Genghis Cohn
“Revenge Can Be Hilarious”
Synopsis
In the midst of World War II, Nazi officer Otto Schatz declares the execution of Jewish music-hall comedian Genghis Cohn. Many years later, Otto is comfortably retired into the life of a highly respected police commissioner, and is investigating a series of murders when he encounters the ghost of Genghis Cohn. The haunting turns into a taunting, and before he knows it, Schatz is slowly driven mad as he is lured into a trap.
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Antony Sher
Genghis Cohn
Robert Lindsay
Otto Schatz, Commissioner of Police
Matthew Marsh
Herr Kruger
Diana Rigg
Baroness Frieda von Stangel
Paul Brooke
Interior Minister
Daniel Craig
Lieutenant Guth, Schatz's replacement
Frances de la Tour
Dr. Helga Feuchtwanger, Psychiatrist
Shaun Dingwall
Sergeant Hubsch
Robert Lang
Police Chief
Patrick Godfrey
Deputy Mueller
Peter Penry-Jones
Dr. Brauner
Charles Dale
Herr Heller
Arnold Yarrow
Synagogue Warden
Mark Chapman
Watcher 1
Cara Konig
Frau Kellner
Rowland Davies
Herr Kellner
Juliette Grassby
Frau Koch
Jay Benedict
Dr. Burkhardt
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elijah Moshinsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Romain Gary, Stanley Price
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Genghis Cohn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- BBC, A+E Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elijah Moshinsky
Romain Gary, Stanley Price
Carl Davis
John Daly
Ken Pearce
Ruth Caleb, Mark Shivas, Delia Fine
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Elijah Moshinsky
Director
Ruth Caleb
Producer
Stanley Price
Writer
Ken Pearce
Editor
Tony Burrough
Production Design
James Keast
Costume Design
John Daly
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Genghis Cohn
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What is Genghis Cohn about?
In the midst of World War II, Nazi officer Otto Schatz declares the execution of Jewish music-hall comedian Genghis Cohn. Many years later, Otto is comfortably retired into the life of a highly respected police commissioner, and is investigating a series of murders when he encounters the ghost of Genghis Cohn. The haunting turns into a taunting, and before he knows it, Schatz is slowly driven mad as he is lured into a trap.
Who directed Genghis Cohn?
Genghis Cohn was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
Who stars in Genghis Cohn?
The principal cast of Genghis Cohn includes Antony Sher, Robert Lindsay, Matthew Marsh, Diana Rigg, Paul Brooke.
When was Genghis Cohn released and how long is it?
Genghis Cohn was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Genghis Cohn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Genghis Cohn was composed by Carl Davis.
Is Genghis Cohn based on a book or true story?
Genghis Cohn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Romain Gary".