The Wall
Synopsis
A dramatic re-enactment of the Warsaw Ghetto Jewish uprising in April 1943 were 650 armed members of the Jewish Fighting Organization of Poland held off a 3,000 strong Nazi force in which only a handful of Jews survived. Tom Conti plays Dolek Berson, a Jewish smuggler who joins the resistance movement and is aided on the Aryan side of the wall by a former teacher named Regina Kowalski played by Rachel Roberts in her final role.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Markowitz
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hersey, Millard Lampell
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- The Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Time-Life Television Productions, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Markowitz
John Hersey, Millard Lampell
Leonard Rosenman
Brian Tufano
Greyfox
Harry R. Sherman, Millard Lampell, Bernard Sofronski
Department Leadership Roster
Harry R. Sherman
Producer
Millard Lampell
Producer
Bob Simmons
Stunt Coordinator
Brian Tufano
Director of Photography
Greyfox
Editor
Robert Markowitz
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wall
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What is The Wall about?
A dramatic re-enactment of the Warsaw Ghetto Jewish uprising in April 1943 were 650 armed members of the Jewish Fighting Organization of Poland held off a 3,000 strong Nazi force in which only a handful of Jews survived. Tom Conti plays Dolek Berson, a Jewish smuggler who joins the resistance movement and is aided on the Aryan side of the wall by a former teacher named Regina Kowalski played by Rachel Roberts in her final role.
Who directed The Wall?
The Wall was directed by Robert Markowitz.
Who stars in The Wall?
The principal cast of The Wall includes Tom Conti, Lisa Eichhorn, Gerald Hiken, Rachel Roberts, Philip Sterling.
When was The Wall released and how long is it?
The Wall was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wall was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is The Wall based on a book or true story?
The Wall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Hersey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wall?
The Wall holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).