Genghis Cohn
"Revenge Can Be Hilarious"
Originally released in 1993. Genghis Cohn is a comedy/tv movie film. directed by Elijah Moshinsky. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Antony Sher, Robert Lindsay, and Matthew Marsh
Synopsis
In the midst of World War II, Nazi officer Otto Schatz declares the execution of Jewish music-hall comedian Genghis Cohn. Many years later, Otto is comfortably retired into the life of a highly respected police commissioner, and is investigating a series of murders when he encounters the ghost of Genghis Cohn. The haunting turns into a taunting, and before he knows it, Schatz is slowly driven mad as he is lured into a trap.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
3.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Antony Sher
as Genghis Cohn
Robert Lindsay
as Otto Schatz, Commissioner of Police
Matthew Marsh
as Herr Kruger
Diana Rigg
as Baroness Frieda von Stangel
Paul Brooke
as Interior Minister
Daniel Craig
as Lieutenant Guth, Schatz's replacement
Frances de la Tour
as Dr. Helga Feuchtwanger, Psychiatrist
Shaun Dingwall
as Sergeant Hubsch
Robert Lang
as Police Chief
Patrick Godfrey
as Deputy Mueller
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
- A+E Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genghis Cohn about?
In the midst of World War II, Nazi officer Otto Schatz declares the execution of Jewish music-hall comedian Genghis Cohn. Many years later, Otto is comfortably retired into the life of a highly res...
Who directed Genghis Cohn?
Genghis Cohn was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
How long is Genghis Cohn?
Genghis Cohn has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Genghis Cohn released?
Genghis Cohn was released on November 9, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Genghis Cohn?
The main cast of Genghis Cohn includes Antony Sher, Robert Lindsay, Matthew Marsh, Diana Rigg, Paul Brooke.