
Playing for Time
Playing for Time
Release: 1980-09-30·Runtime: 150m·★ 6.8
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
Shirley Knightas Frau Lagerführerin Maria Mandel
Christine Baranskias Olga
Marisa Berensonas Elzvieta
Melanie Mayronas Marianne
Jane Alexanderas Alma Rose
Marta Heflinas Esther
John Griesemeras German Trooper
Robin Bartlettas Etalina
Elaine Bromkaas Tchiakowska
Will Leeas Shmuel
Tom Everettas Second Chess Player
Viveca Lindforsas Frau Schmidt
Max Wrightas Dr. Josef Mengele
Clarence Felderas Commandant Kramer
Rick Washburnas Prisoner (uncredited)
Maud Adamsas Mala
Zvee Scooleras First Chessplayer
Verna Bloomas Paulette
Lenore Harrisas Charlotte
Anna Thomsonas Michou
Vanessa Redgraveas Fania Fenelon
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