Prisoner of Paradise
“The startling true story of a Jewish director ordered to make a propaganda film for the Nazis.”
Synopsis
The film tells the true story of Kurt Gerron, a German-Jewish cabaret and film actor in the 1920s and 1930s who was sent to the Theresienstadt concentration camp where he was commanded to write and direct a Nazi propaganda film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm Clarke, Stuart Sender
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Clarke
- Original Score
- Luc St. Pierre
- Original Title
- Prisoner of Paradise
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Media Verite, Café Productions, BBC, History Television, PBS, U5 Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm Clarke, Stuart Sender
Malcolm Clarke
Luc St. Pierre
Michael Hammon
Glenn Berman, Susan Shanks
Malcolm Clarke, Jake Eberts, Stuart Sender, Karl-Eberhard Schäfer
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm Clarke
Writer
Malcolm Clarke
Director
Stuart Sender
Director
Malcolm Clarke
Producer
Glenn Berman
Editor
Susan Shanks
Editor
Michael Hammon
Director of Photography
Dean Lewis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Karl-Eberhard Schäfer
Producer
Luc St. Pierre
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prisoner of Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prisoner of Paradise about?
The film tells the true story of Kurt Gerron, a German-Jewish cabaret and film actor in the 1920s and 1930s who was sent to the Theresienstadt concentration camp where he was commanded to write and direct a Nazi propaganda film.
Who directed Prisoner of Paradise?
Prisoner of Paradise was directed by Malcolm Clarke, Stuart Sender.
Who stars in Prisoner of Paradise?
The principal cast of Prisoner of Paradise includes Ian Holm, Robert Lantz, Eleonore Hertzberg, Lone Koppel, Renée Saint-Cyr.
When was Prisoner of Paradise released and how long is it?
Prisoner of Paradise was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Prisoner of Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prisoner of Paradise was composed by Luc St. Pierre.