Movie

Playing for Time

★ 6.9(57)19802h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Daniel Mann, Joseph Sargent
Release date: 1980-09-30
Runtime: 2h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Szygzy Productions

About Playing for Time

Playing for Time is a 1980 movie in the Drama, Music and History genres, directed by Daniel Mann and Joseph Sargent, starring Vanessa Redgrave, Jane Alexander and Maud Adams. It has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 57 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Playing for Time in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When a Jewish songstress is plucked from the stage and sent to Auschwitz, she and other musicians find themselves assigned to a terrible task—using their talents to soothe fellow prisoners who are sentenced to die in the gas chambers.

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave

Fania Fenelon

Jane Alexander

Alma Rose

Maud Adams

Mala

Christine Baranski

Olga

Robin Bartlett

Etalina

Marisa Berenson

Elzvieta

Verna Bloom

Paulette

Donna Haley

Katrina

Lenore Harris

Charlotte

Mady Kaplan

Varya

Will Lee

Shmuel

Anna Thomson

Michou

Themes & keywords

concentration campworld war iiauschwitz-birkenau concentration camporchestrabased on memoir or autobiography

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Playing for Time in Mexico?+

Playing for Time is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Playing for Time on Netflix?+

Playing for Time is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Playing for Time?+

Playing for Time has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Who stars in Playing for Time?+

Playing for Time stars Vanessa Redgrave, Jane Alexander, Maud Adams, Christine Baranski and Robin Bartlett.

When did Playing for Time come out?+

Playing for Time is a 1980 movie directed by Daniel Mann and Joseph Sargent.

What genre is Playing for Time?+

Playing for Time is Drama, Music, History and TV Movie film.

Who directed Playing for Time?+

Playing for Time was directed by Daniel Mann and Joseph Sargent.