
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
Shirley Knightas Frau Lagerführerin Maria Mandel
Marta Heflinas Esther
Lenore Harrisas Charlotte
Viveca Lindforsas Frau Schmidt
Max Wrightas Dr. Josef Mengele
Zvee Scooleras First Chessplayer
Robin Bartlettas Etalina
Melanie Mayronas Marianne
Elaine Bromkaas Tchiakowska
John Griesemeras German Trooper
Jane Alexanderas Alma Rose
Marisa Berensonas Elzvieta
Tom Everettas Second Chess Player
Maud Adamsas Mala
Verna Bloomas Paulette
Anna Thomsonas Michou
Christine Baranskias Olga
Will Leeas Shmuel
Rick Washburnas Prisoner (uncredited)
Vanessa Redgraveas Fania Fenelon
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