Genocide
Originally released in 1982. Genocide is a documentary/history film. directed by Arnold Schwartzman. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Orson Welles, and Simon Wiesenthal
Synopsis
The mass murder of Jewish people by the Nazi regime is chronicled, with a warning that anti-Semitism is on the rise and the events of the Holocaust could happen again. The history of European Jewish culture and events before and during the Holocaust are seen in newsreels, photographs, and animated segments. The words of the victims of the era are read, and footage from the liberation os a concentration camp is shown.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (18 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elizabeth Taylor
as Narrator (voice)
Orson Welles
as Narrator (voice)
Simon Wiesenthal
as Self
Neville Chamberlain
as Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
as Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
as Self (archive footage)
Joseph Goebbels
as Self (archive footage) (as Josef Goebbels)
Hermann Göring
as Self - at Nuremberg Trials (archive footage)
Rudolf Hess
as Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
Production Companies
- Moriah Films
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genocide about?
The mass murder of Jewish people by the Nazi regime is chronicled, with a warning that anti-Semitism is on the rise and the events of the Holocaust could happen again. The history of European Jewis...
Who directed Genocide?
Genocide was directed by Arnold Schwartzman.
How long is Genocide?
Genocide has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Genocide released?
Genocide was released on March 14, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Genocide?
The main cast of Genocide includes Elizabeth Taylor, Orson Welles, Simon Wiesenthal, Neville Chamberlain, Winston Churchill.