They Live in Fear
“Young America... shows the way!”
Synopsis
After witnessing the killing of a professor in concentration camp "Dachau" German student Paul emigrates to the USA. Here an American fellow student endangers Paul's new American existence and his family's which stayed in Germany.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef Berne
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael L. Simmons, Hilda Stone, Ruth Nussbaum, Samuel Ornitz
- Original Title
- They Live in Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef Berne
Michael L. Simmons, Hilda Stone, Ruth Nussbaum, Samuel Ornitz
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Michael L. Simmons
Writer
Josef Berne
Director
Samuel Ornitz
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Live in Fear
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What is They Live in Fear about?
After witnessing the killing of a professor in concentration camp "Dachau" German student Paul emigrates to the USA. Here an American fellow student endangers Paul's new American existence and his family's which stayed in Germany.
Who directed They Live in Fear?
They Live in Fear was directed by Josef Berne.
Who stars in They Live in Fear?
The principal cast of They Live in Fear includes Otto Kruger, Clifford Severn, Pat Parrish, Jimmy Carpenter, Erwin Kalser.
When was They Live in Fear released and how long is it?
They Live in Fear was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.