Killing Kasztner: The Jew Who Dealt With Nazis


2h 9m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Dr. Israel Kasztner was considered a hero by many for the role he played in rescuing over sixteen hundred Hungarian Jews from death in 1944. Kasztner negotiated directly with Adolf Eichmann to purchase Jewish lives and thousands were transported to Switzerland on what became known as "Kasztner's tr

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
War
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
GR Films Inc.

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 9m

Synopsis

Dr. Israel Kasztner was considered a hero by many for the role he played in rescuing over sixteen hundred Hungarian Jews from death in 1944. Kasztner negotiated directly with Adolf Eichmann to purchase Jewish lives and thousands were transported to Switzerland on what became known as "Kasztner's train." However, after moving to Israel, many of Kasztner's new countrymen accused him of collaborating with the enemy and he was assassinated in Tel Aviv in 1957.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
War
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
GR Films Inc.

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 9m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall October 23, 2009

Released in United States January 15, 2010

Released in United States September 2008

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Real to Reel) September 4-13, 2008.

Released in United States January 15, 2010 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States September 2008 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Real to Reel) September 4-13, 2008.)

Released in United States Fall October 23, 2009 (Chicago)