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