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