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Prisoner of Paradise

X1h 36m1980Malcolm Clarke,Stuart Sender
IMDb: 5.4/10
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"The startling true story of a Jewish director ordered to make a propaganda film for the Nazis."

The film tells the true story of Kurt Gerron, a German-Jewish cabaret and film actor in the 1920s and 1930s who was sent to the Theresienstadt concentration camp where he was commanded to write and direct a Nazi propaganda film.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Prisoner of Paradise (1980) about?

The film tells the true story of Kurt Gerron, a German-Jewish cabaret and film actor in the 1920s and 1930s who was sent to the Theresienstadt concentration camp where he was commanded to write and direct a Nazi propaganda film.

Who stars in Prisoner of Paradise?

Prisoner of Paradise stars Ian Holm (Narrator (voice)), Robert Lantz (Self), Eleonore Hertzberg (Self), Lone Koppel (Self), Renée Saint-Cyr (Self). The film was directed by Malcolm Clarke.

How long is Prisoner of Paradise?

Prisoner of Paradise has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated X.

Is Prisoner of Paradise worth watching?

Prisoner of Paradise holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. Fans of Documentary, Adult, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Prisoner of Paradise?

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