50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus
“Two Ordinary Americans. Fifty Innocent Lives. One Unforgettable Journey.”
Synopsis
In the spring of 1939, Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus embarked on a risky and unlikely mission. Traveling into the heart of Nazi Germany, they rescued 50 Jewish children from Vienna and brought them to the United States.
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50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Pressman
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Pressman
- Original Score
- Marco D'Ambrosio
- Original Title
- 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, PerlePress Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Pressman
Steven Pressman
Marco D'Ambrosio
Andrew Black, David Sperling
Ken Schneider
Steven Pressman
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Pressman
Director
Steven Pressman
Writer
Steven Pressman
Producer
Marco D'Ambrosio
Original Music Composer
Andrew Black
Director of Photography
David Sperling
Director of Photography
Ken Schneider
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus about?
In the spring of 1939, Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus embarked on a risky and unlikely mission. Traveling into the heart of Nazi Germany, they rescued 50 Jewish children from Vienna and brought them to the United States.
Who directed 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus?
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus was directed by Steven Pressman.
Who stars in 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus?
The principal cast of 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus includes Alan Alda, Mamie Gummer.
When was 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus released and how long is it?
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus was composed by Marco D'Ambrosio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus?
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).