


Playing for Time at a glance
Playing for Time is a 1980 drama and music film, running 2h 30m. Its current release status is “Released”. No age rating is published for this title in the United Kingdom yet.
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All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1980-09-30
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Genres
- Drama, Music, History, TV Movie
- Director
- Daniel Mann
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 60 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmWhen 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
14 names
Vanessa RedgraveFania Fenelon
Jane AlexanderAlma Rose
Maud AdamsMala
Christine BaranskiOlga
Robin BartlettEtalina
Marisa BerensonElzvieta
Verna BloomPaulette
Lenore HarrisCharlotte
Will LeeShmuel
Anna ThomsonMichou
Viveca LindforsFrau Schmidt
Melanie MayronMarianneQuestions about Playing for Time
Quick answersWhere can I watch Playing for Time in the United Kingdom?
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Is Playing for Time suitable for children?
No age certificate is published for Playing for Time in the United Kingdom yet. Check the rating shown by the service that carries it before watching with children.
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What is Playing for Time about?
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.
How long is Playing for Time?
Playing for Time runs for 2h 30m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Playing for Time trailer?
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