Death in Focus
Synopsis
Death in all it's faces and stages. From the horrors of Buchenwald to the devastation of Hiroshima. From the political assassinations of the second half of the 20th century to the bloody feeding frenzy of the pythons of Burma. Burned on to the screen like napalm victims of Vietnam. Followed by "Death in Focus" part 2.
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Ne Win
President Burma
Paul Tibbets
Pilot & aircraft commander
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Karl-Otto Koch
Commander KZ Buchenwald
Hermann Pister
Commander KZ Buchewald
Reinhard Heydrich
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Eichmann
Self (archive footage)
Leslie Groves
Lieutenant General/ Engineer
Louis Fieser
Harvard scientist
Robert Patterson
US Secretary of War
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elvis Boorman
- Original Title
- Death in Focus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- ESP Visuals, Bread and Circus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elvis Boorman
Péter Farkas
Department Leadership Roster
Elvis Boorman
Director
Péter Farkas
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Death in Focus.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death in Focus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death in Focus about?
Death in all it's faces and stages. From the horrors of Buchenwald to the devastation of Hiroshima. From the political assassinations of the second half of the 20th century to the bloody feeding frenzy of the pythons of Burma. Burned on to the screen like napalm victims of Vietnam. Followed by "Death in Focus" part 2.
Who directed Death in Focus?
Death in Focus was directed by Elvis Boorman.
Who stars in Death in Focus?
The principal cast of Death in Focus includes Ne Win, Paul Tibbets, Adolf Hitler, Karl-Otto Koch, Hermann Pister.
When was Death in Focus released and how long is it?
Death in Focus was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.