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