Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.
Synopsis
Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris investigates the case of a man who became an authority on capital punishment, but was discredited when he got involved on the wrong side of a court case. Leuchter, a meek man whose appearance belies his grim expertise, develops what he says is a more effective electric chair. Before long, he's in demand from officials who want his opinions on other execution methods. But when called to aid the case of an accused Holocaust denier, Leuchter's problems begin.
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Mr. Death - The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999) Teaser (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-12
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Fred A. Leuchter Jr.
Self
Robert Jan van Pelt
Self
David Irving
Self
Caroline Leuchter
Self (voice)
James Roth
Self
Shelly Shapiro
Self
Suzanne Tabasky
Self
Ernst Zündel
Self
David Collins
Re-enactment cast
Daniel Polsby
Re-enactment cast
Jeff Brown
Re-enactment cast
Robert Duerr
Re-enactment cast
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Errol Morris
Self - Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$508K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Errol Morris
- Original Score
- Caleb Sampson
- Original Title
- Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $508K
- Production Studios
- Independent Film Channel, Fourth Floor Pictures, Scout Productions, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Errol Morris
Caleb Sampson
Robert Richardson
Karen Schmeer
Dorothy Aufiero, David Collins, Errol Morris, Jonathan Sehring, John Sloss
Department Leadership Roster
Errol Morris
Director
Karen Schmeer
Editor
Dorothy Aufiero
Producer
David Collins
Producer
Errol Morris
Producer
Kathy Trustman
Producer
Kathy Trustman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.
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What is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. about?
Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris investigates the case of a man who became an authority on capital punishment, but was discredited when he got involved on the wrong side of a court case. Leuchter, a meek man whose appearance belies his grim expertise, develops what he says is a more effective electric chair. Before long, he's in demand from officials who want his opinions on other execution methods. But when called to aid the case of an accused Holocaust denier, Leuchter's problems begin.
Who directed Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. was directed by Errol Morris.
Who stars in Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?
The principal cast of Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. includes Fred A. Leuchter Jr., Robert Jan van Pelt, David Irving, Caroline Leuchter, James Roth.
When was Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. released and how long is it?
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. make at the box office?
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. grossed $508K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. was composed by Caleb Sampson.