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Playing for Time

19802h 30mDaniel Mann,Joseph Sargent
IMDb 7.3

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When a Jewish songstress is plucked from the stage and sent to Auschwitz, she and other musicians find themselves assigned to a terrible task—using their talents to soothe fellow prisoners who are sentenced to die in the gas chambers.

DramaMusicHistoryTV Movie
Concentration CampWorld War IiAuschwitz-birkenau Concentration CampOrchestraBased On Memoir Or Autobiography

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What is Playing for Time (1980) about?

When a Jewish songstress is plucked from the stage and sent to Auschwitz, she and other musicians find themselves assigned to a terrible task—using their talents to soothe fellow prisoners who are sentenced to die in the gas chambers.

Who stars in Playing for Time?

Playing for Time stars Vanessa Redgrave (Fania Fenelon), Jane Alexander (Alma Rose), Maud Adams (Mala), Christine Baranski (Olga), Robin Bartlett (Etalina). The film was directed by Daniel Mann.

How long is Playing for Time?

Playing for Time has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1980.

Is Playing for Time worth watching?

Playing for Time holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Drama, Music, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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