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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.

★ 7.0(69)19991h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Errol Morris
Release date: 1999-12-29
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Box office: $507,941
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Independent Film Channel

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. — trailer

About Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. is a 1999 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Errol Morris, starring Fred A. Leuchter Jr., Robert Jan van Pelt and David Irving. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 69 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris investigates the case of a man who became an authority on capital punishment, but was discredited when he got involved on the wrong side of a court case. Leuchter, a meek man whose appearance belies his grim expertise, develops what he says is a more effective electric chair. Before long he's in demand from officials who want his opinions on other kinds of execution. But when called to aid the case of an accused Holocaust denier, Leuchter's problems begin.

Cast

Fred A. Leuchter Jr.

Self

Robert Jan van Pelt

Self

David Irving

Self

Caroline Leuchter

Self (voice)

James Roth

Self

Shelly Shapiro

Self

Suzanne Tabasky

Self

Ernst Zündel

Self

David Collins

Re-enactment cast

Daniel Polsby

Re-enactment cast

Jeff Brown

Re-enactment cast

Robert Duerr

Re-enactment cast

Themes & keywords

prisonneo-nazismauschwitz-birkenau concentration campgas chambergallowscoffeeexecutionhangingdenialrevisionistholocaust (shoah) denial

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. in Austria?+

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. on Netflix?+

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?+

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?+

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. stars Fred A. Leuchter Jr., Robert Jan van Pelt, David Irving, Caroline Leuchter and James Roth.

When did Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. come out?+

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. is a 1999 movie directed by Errol Morris.

What genre is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?+

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. is Documentary film.

Who directed Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?+

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. was directed by Errol Morris.