The Quality of Mercy
Brief Synopsis
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Based on a 1945 incident that occurred in the Mauthausen region, only 150 of 500 Russian inmates survive an escape from the Mauthausen concentration camp, and they must contend with the harsh winter, the unfamiliar landscape and, worst of all, the blood lust of nearby villagers pressed into service
Cast & Crew
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Andreas Gruber
Director
Elfriede Irrall
Frau Karner
Rainer Egger
Fredl Karner
Oliver Broumis
Michail
Merab Ninidze
Nikolai
Kirsten Nehberg
Mitzi Karner
Film Details
Also Known As
No Compassion for the Coward, Quality of Mercy, Vor Lauter Feigheit Gibt es Kein Erbarmen
Genre
Drama
Political
War
Release Date
1994
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 40m
Synopsis
Based on a 1945 incident that occurred in the Mauthausen region, only 150 of 500 Russian inmates survive an escape from the Mauthausen concentration camp, and they must contend with the harsh winter, the unfamiliar landscape and, worst of all, the blood lust of nearby villagers pressed into service by the local SS commanders.
Director
Andreas Gruber
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
No Compassion for the Coward, Quality of Mercy, Vor Lauter Feigheit Gibt es Kein Erbarmen
Genre
Drama
Political
War
Release Date
1994
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 40m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (in competition) September 15-24, 1994.
Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 8-17, 1994.
