The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
"How did one woman save 2500 children?"
Originally released in 2009. The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler is a drama/war film. directed by John Kent Harrison.
Starring Anna Paquin, Goran Višnjić, and Michelle Dockery
Synopsis
Irena Sendler is a Catholic social worker who has sympathized with the Jews since her childhood, when her physician father died of typhus contracted while treating poor Jewish patients. When she initially proposes saving Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto, her idea is met with skepticism by fellow workers, her parish priest, and even her own mother Janina.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (119 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Anna Paquin
as Irena Sendler
Goran Višnjić
as Stefan Zgrzembski
Michelle Dockery
as Ewa Rozenfeld
Danuta Stenka
as Hannah Rozenfeld
Maja Ostaszewska
as Jadwiga
Krzysztof Pieczyński
as Dr. Janusz Korczak
Jerzy Nowak
as Old Rabbi
Rebecca Windheim
as Karolina Rozenfeld
Sergei Novik-Marchenko
as Jasio
Paul Freeman
as Monsignor Godlewski
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Jeff Most Productions
- CBS
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- Baltmedia
- Most / Rice Productions
- Forma Pro Films
- Narodowy Instytut Audiowizualny
- Telekompaniya Klass!
- K&K Film Selekt
- Lithuanian Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler about?
Irena Sendler is a Catholic social worker who has sympathized with the Jews since her childhood, when her physician father died of typhus contracted while treating poor Jewish patients. When she in...
Who directed The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler?
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler was directed by John Kent Harrison.
How long is The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler?
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler released?
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler was released on April 19, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler?
The main cast of The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler includes Anna Paquin, Goran Višnjić, Michelle Dockery, Danuta Stenka, Maja Ostaszewska.
Is The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler worth watching?
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 119 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.