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7.9 / 10(7 votes)IMDb19941h 40m

Liberation

“Survival. Resistance. Freedom.”

Synopsis

A retrospective that begins in 1942, when Adolf Hitler was still at the height of his power and the Allies began envisioning a cross-channel invasion of Europe. By combining film footage, period music, and radio broadcasts from around the world, this film illuminates the strategies and deceptions of the combatants on all sides.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1994

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Arnold Schwartzman
Screenplay & Story
Marvin Hier, Martin Gilbert
Original Score
Carl Davis
Original Title
Liberation
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Moriah Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Arnold Schwartzman

Screenplay & Story

Marvin Hier, Martin Gilbert

Original Score & Music

Carl Davis

Producers

Richard Trank

Department Leadership Roster

Arnold Schwartzman

Director

Carl Davis

Carl Davis

Original Music Composer

Marvin Hier

Marvin Hier

Writer

Martin Gilbert

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Liberation

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Liberation about?

A retrospective that begins in 1942, when Adolf Hitler was still at the height of his power and the Allies began envisioning a cross-channel invasion of Europe. By combining film footage, period music, and radio broadcasts from around the world, this film illuminates the strategies and deceptions of the combatants on all sides.

Who directed Liberation?

Liberation was directed by Arnold Schwartzman.

Who stars in Liberation?

The principal cast of Liberation includes Jean Boht, Whoopi Goldberg, Ben Kingsley, Miriam Margolyes, Patrick Stewart.

When was Liberation released and how long is it?

Liberation was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for Liberation?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Liberation was composed by Carl Davis.