The Performance
“There's danger in every step.”
Synopsis
Harold May, an excellent Jewish-American tap dancer, on tour in Europe with his company, receives an offer from a German that is difficult to pass up: a large sum to put on a show in Berlin. The German does not know that Harold is of Jewish origins; the year is 1937 and, once they arrive in Germany, the company discovers that he will have to perform in the presence of Adolf Hitler.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-13
Top Cast
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Jeremy Piven
Harold
Robert Carlyle
Fugler
Maimie McCoy
Carol
Adam Garcia
Benny
Steven Berkoff
Sam
Isaac Gryn
Paul
Malky Goldman
Helen
Suzanne Shepherd
Tess
Lara Wolf
Sira
Daniel Finkelman
Tommy
Alba Amira Ramadani
Berta
Annette Lober
Alfreda Grouper
Tony Herbert
Bernard
Viktória Spišáková
Bellhop
Kurt Csolak
Thomas
Vansh Luthra
Emcee
Lukáš Frlajs
Doorman
Jared Grimes
Street dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 13, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shira Piven
- Screenplay & Story
- Shira Piven, Josh Salzberg
- Original Score
- Lucas Lechowski
- Original Title
- The Performance
- Country of Origin
- Slovakia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Daniel Finkelman Films, Sparks Go, FrameFilm SK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shira Piven
Shira Piven, Josh Salzberg
Lucas Lechowski
Lael Utnik
Oona Flaherty, Jessica Hernández, Michael Hofacre
Daniel Finkelman
Department Leadership Roster
Shira Piven
Director
Shira Piven
Writer
Josh Salzberg
Writer
Lael Utnik
Director of Photography
Oona Flaherty
Editor
Jessica Hernández
Editor
Michael Hofacre
Editor
Lucas Lechowski
Original Music Composer
Daniel Finkelman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Performance
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What is The Performance about?
Harold May, an excellent Jewish-American tap dancer, on tour in Europe with his company, receives an offer from a German that is difficult to pass up: a large sum to put on a show in Berlin. The German does not know that Harold is of Jewish origins; the year is 1937 and, once they arrive in Germany, the company discovers that he will have to perform in the presence of Adolf Hitler.
Who directed The Performance?
The Performance was directed by Shira Piven.
Who stars in The Performance?
The principal cast of The Performance includes Jeremy Piven, Robert Carlyle, Maimie McCoy, Adam Garcia, Steven Berkoff.
When was The Performance released and how long is it?
The Performance was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Performance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Performance was composed by Lucas Lechowski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Performance?
The Performance holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).