Max and Helen
Synopsis
In trying to bring a former concentration camp commandant to justice, Nazi-hunter Simon Wiesenthal uncovers the tragic story of two lovers separated by the war.
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Treat Williams
Max Rosenberg
Alice Krige
Helen Weiss
Martin Landau
Simon Wiesenthal
Jonny Phillips
Werner Schultze / Mark Weiss
Adam Kotz
Peter
Jodhi May
Miriam Weiss
Nicholas Woodeson
Martin Greenbaum
Lulee Fisher
Judith
Ian Bartholomew
Magistrate
Zoltán Gera
Elderly Man
John Grillo
Joseph Weiss
Aviva Goldkorn
Mrs. Weiss
Béla Jáki
SS Officer at Camp
Richard Kane
Businessman
István Kanitzsai
SS Officer on Train
Péter Kertész
Otto
János Kulka
Berek
Ági Margitai
Wanda
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Wiesenthal, Corey Blechman
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- Max and Helen
- Country of Origin
- Hungary, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Citadel Entertainment, Hungarian Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Saville
Simon Wiesenthal, Corey Blechman
Christopher Young
Elemér Ragályi
Skip Schoolnik
Endre Flórián, David R. Ginsburg, Steven R. McGlothen, Endre Sík
Department Leadership Roster
Steven R. McGlothen
Producer
Elemér Ragályi
Director of Photography
Skip Schoolnik
Editor
József Romvári
Production Design
Jacqueline SaintAnne
Costume Design
Philip Saville
Director
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Max and Helen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Max and Helen about?
In trying to bring a former concentration camp commandant to justice, Nazi-hunter Simon Wiesenthal uncovers the tragic story of two lovers separated by the war.
Who directed Max and Helen?
Max and Helen was directed by Philip Saville.
Who stars in Max and Helen?
The principal cast of Max and Helen includes Treat Williams, Alice Krige, Martin Landau, Jonny Phillips, Adam Kotz.
When was Max and Helen released and how long is it?
Max and Helen was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Max and Helen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Max and Helen was composed by Christopher Young.
Is Max and Helen based on a book or true story?
Max and Helen is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Simon Wiesenthal".