Heir To An Execution
Originally released in 2004. Heir To An Execution is a documentary/history film. directed by Ivy Meeropol.
Starring Morton Sobell, Michael Meeropol, and Bob Considine
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2004
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Morton Sobell
as Self
Michael Meeropol
as Self
Bob Considine
as Self - International News Service
Sally Kanter Bruin
as Self - friend of Ethel Rosenberg
Abe Osheroff
as Self - Union Activist
J. Edgar Hoover
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
as Self - Vice President (archive footage)
David Greenglass
as Self - Ethel Rosenberg's brother
Emanuel Bloch
as Self - the Rosenbergs' attorney
Greg Meeropol
as Self - grandson of the Rosenbergs
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Blowback Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 I...
Who directed Heir To An Execution?
Heir To An Execution was directed by Ivy Meeropol.
How long is Heir To An Execution?
Heir To An Execution has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Heir To An Execution released?
Heir To An Execution was released on January 1, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heir To An Execution?
The main cast of Heir To An Execution includes Morton Sobell, Michael Meeropol, Bob Considine, Sally Kanter Bruin, Abe Osheroff.