The Eichmann Show
Synopsis
The behind-the-scenes true life story of a groundbreaking producer, Milton Fruchtman, and blacklisted TV director Leo Hurwitz who, overcoming enormous obstacles, set out to capture the testimony of one of the war's most notorious Nazis, Adolf Eichmann, who is accused of executing the 'final solution' and organising the murder of 6 million Jews. This is the extraordinary story of how the trial came to be televised and the team that made it happen.
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Anthony LaPaglia
Leo Hurwitz
Martin Freeman
Milton Fruchtman
Rebecca Front
Mrs Landau
Andy Nyman
David Landor
Nicholas Woodeson
Yaakov Jonilowicz
Ben Addis
Ron Huntsman
Samuel West
Narrator
Caroline Bartleet
Judy Gold
Morwenna Banks
Female Translator (voice)
Ed Birch
Millek Knebel
Zora Bishop
Eva Fruchtman
Dylan Edwards
Roy Sedwell
Nathaniel Gleed
Tommy Hurwitz
Ben Lloyd-Hughes
Alan Rosenthal
Vaidotas Martinaitis
Adolf Eichmann
Nell Mooney
NY Times Journalist’s Wife
Solomon Mousley
Perry
Anna-Louise Plowman
Jane Hurwitz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Andrew Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Block
- Original Score
- Laura Rossi
- Original Title
- The Eichmann Show
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Feelgood Fiction, Baltic Film Services, Vistaar Religare Film Fund, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Andrew Williams
Simon Block
Laura Rossi
Carlos Catalán
James Taylor
Laurence Bowen
Department Leadership Roster
Grenville Horner
Production Design
Laura Rossi
Original Music Composer
Carlos Catalán
Director of Photography
James Taylor
Editor
Daiva Petrulytė
Costume Design
Paul Andrew Williams
Director
Simon Block
Writer
Laurence Bowen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eichmann Show
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What is The Eichmann Show about?
The behind-the-scenes true life story of a groundbreaking producer, Milton Fruchtman, and blacklisted TV director Leo Hurwitz who, overcoming enormous obstacles, set out to capture the testimony of one of the war's most notorious Nazis, Adolf Eichmann, who is accused of executing the 'final solution' and organising the murder of 6 million Jews. This is the extraordinary story of how the trial came to be televised and the team that made it happen.
Who directed The Eichmann Show?
The Eichmann Show was directed by Paul Andrew Williams.
Who stars in The Eichmann Show?
The principal cast of The Eichmann Show includes Anthony LaPaglia, Martin Freeman, Rebecca Front, Andy Nyman, Nicholas Woodeson.
When was The Eichmann Show released and how long is it?
The Eichmann Show was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Eichmann Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Eichmann Show was composed by Laura Rossi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Eichmann Show?
The Eichmann Show holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).