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