Heir To An Execution
Synopsis
When Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were put to death in 1953 for selling atomic secrets to the USSR, their two children were orphaned after every family member refused to take them in. Documentarian Ivy Meeropol, raised to believe in her grandparents' innocence, begins investigating what actually happened, interviewing family members and friends. With declassified papers indicating Julius was participating in espionage in some capacity, Ivy tries to understand the beliefs that drove the couple.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Morton Sobell
Self
Michael Meeropol
Self
Bob Considine
Self - International News Service
Sally Kanter Bruin
Self - friend of Ethel Rosenberg
Abe Osheroff
Self - Union Activist
J. Edgar Hoover
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self - Vice President (archive footage)
David Greenglass
Self - Ethel Rosenberg's brother
Emanuel Bloch
Self - the Rosenbergs' attorney
Greg Meeropol
Self - grandson of the Rosenbergs
Robert Meeropol
Self - younger son of the Rosenbergs
Miriam Moskowitz
Self - friend of Ethel Rosenberg
Joseph McCarthy
Self - Senator
Rachel Meeropol
Self - Robert's daughter
Jenny Meeropol
Self - granddaughter of the Rosenbergs
Julius Rosenberg
Self - archival footages
Ethel Rosenberg
Self - archival footages
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivy Meeropol
- Original Title
- Heir To An Execution
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Blowback Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivy Meeropol
Marc Levin
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Levin
Producer
Ivy Meeropol
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heir To An Execution
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What is Heir To An Execution about?
When Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were put to death in 1953 for selling atomic secrets to the USSR, their two children were orphaned after every family member refused to take them in. Documentarian Ivy Meeropol, raised to believe in her grandparents' innocence, begins investigating what actually happened, interviewing family members and friends. With declassified papers indicating Julius was participating in espionage in some capacity, Ivy tries to understand the beliefs that drove the couple.
Who directed Heir To An Execution?
Heir To An Execution was directed by Ivy Meeropol.
Who stars in Heir To An Execution?
The principal cast of Heir To An Execution includes Morton Sobell, Michael Meeropol, Bob Considine, Sally Kanter Bruin, Abe Osheroff.
When was Heir To An Execution released and how long is it?
Heir To An Execution was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heir To An Execution?
Heir To An Execution holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).