
Playing for Time
Playing for Time
Release: 1980-09-30·Runtime: 150m·★ 6.9
DramaMusicHistoryTV Movie
When a Jewish songstress is plucked from the stage and sent to Auschwitz, she and other musicians find themselves assigned to a terrible task—using their talents to soothe fellow prisoners who are sentenced to die in the gas chambers.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Szygzy Productions
Cast
Zvee Scooleras First Chessplayer
Melanie Mayronas Marianne
Vanessa Redgraveas Fania Fenelon
Marisa Berensonas Elzvieta
Shirley Knightas Frau Lagerführerin Maria Mandel
Christine Baranskias Olga
Anna Thomsonas Michou
Viveca Lindforsas Frau Schmidt
Jane Alexanderas Alma Rose
Robin Bartlettas Etalina
John Griesemeras German Trooper
Maud Adamsas Mala
Marta Heflinas Esther
Rick Washburnas Prisoner (uncredited)
Will Leeas Shmuel
Max Wrightas Dr. Josef Mengele
Elaine Bromkaas Tchiakowska
Verna Bloomas Paulette
Lenore Harrisas Charlotte
Tom Everettas Second Chess Player
" />
" />
" />
" />
" />
" />