Cinematography:
Arthur J. OrnitzComposer:
Brad FiedelCast:
Vanessa Redgrave, Jane Alexander, Maud Adams, Christine Baranski, Robin Bartlett, Marisa Berenson, Verna Bloom, Anna Levine, Viveca Lindfors, Melanie Mayron (more)Plots(1)
Fanelon, a Jewish singer-pianist, was imprisoned in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. There, she was able to stay alive by becoming a member of the prison's female orchestra. In the process, she struck up a close relationship with Alma Rose, the musical group's leader, as well as the other members of the band. Playing for the Nazis, however, robbed the women of much of their dignity and most of them often questioned whether remaining alive was worth the abuse they constantly suffered. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Vanessa Redgrave
UK
Best movies:
Atonement (2007)
Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
Blow-Up (1966)
Jane Alexander
USA
Best movies:
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
The Cider House Rules (1999)
Brubaker (1980)
Maud Adams
Sweden
Best movies:
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
Laura, Shadows of a Summer (1979)
The Boys in the Band (1970)
Christine Baranski
USA
Best movies:
Miss Sloane (2016)
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
Chicago (2002)
Robin Bartlett
USA
Best movies:
Shutter Island (2010)
Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)
Sophie's Choice (1982)
Marisa Berenson
USA
Best movies:
Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company: Romeo and Juliet (2016) (theatrical recording)
Barry Lyndon (1975)
Cabaret (1972)
Verna Bloom
USA
Best movies:
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
Honkytonk Man (1982)
Anna Levine
USA
Best movies:
Unforgiven (1992)
True Romance (1993)
The Crow (1994)
Viveca Lindfors
Sweden
Best movies:
Adventures of Don Juan (1948)
Freckled Max and the Spooks (1987)
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
Melanie Mayron
USA
Best movies:
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
Missing (1982)
Harry and Tonto (1974)
Marcell Rosenblatt
USA
Best movies:
Sophie's Choice (1982)
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
The Ice Storm (1997)
Max Wright
USA
Best movies:
All That Jazz (1979)
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
Grumpier Old Men (1995)
Shirley Knight
USA
Best movies:
As Good as It Gets (1997)
Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995) (TV movie)
Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)
Tom Everett
USA
Best movies:
Dances with Wolves (1990)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Die Hard 2 (1990)
Rick Washburn
USA
Best movies:
Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
Angel Heart (1987)
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
Will Lee
Best movies:
Ball of Fire (1941)
Little Fugitive (1953)
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
Jeffrey Marcus
USA
Best movies:
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
Frozen (2013)
Freaky Friday (2003)
Clarence Felder
USA
Best movies:
The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
After Hours (1985)
Marta Heflin
USA
Best movies:
The King of Comedy (1982)
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
A Wedding (1978)
Zvee Scooler
Russian Empire
Best movies:
Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
Love and Death (1975)
Ściana (1982) (TV movie)