Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.(1999)
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. 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.
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999) is a documentary film directed by Errol Morris, released on December 29, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Fred A. Leuchter Jr., Robert Jan van Pelt, David Irving and Caroline Leuchter. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Errol Morris
- Producers:
- Dorothy Aufiero, Errol Morris, David Collins
- Production:
- Independent Film Channel, Fourth Floor Pictures, Scout Productions, Channel 4 Television
- Revenue:
- $507,941
- Status:
- Released
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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred A. Leuchter Jr.
as Self
Robert Jan van Pelt
as Self
David Irving
as Self
- Caroline Leuchter
Caroline Leuchter
as Self (voice)
- James Roth
James Roth
as Self
Shelly Shapiro
as Self
- Suzanne Tabasky
Suzanne Tabasky
as Self
- Ernst Zündel
Ernst Zündel
as Self
David Collins
as Re-enactment cast
- Daniel Polsby
Daniel Polsby
as Re-enactment cast
- Jeff Brown
Jeff Brown
as Re-enactment cast
- Robert Duerr
Robert Duerr
as Re-enactment cast
Key crew
Directed by Errol Morris, produced by Dorothy Aufiero, Errol Morris and David Collins.
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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. online?
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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?
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The main cast of Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999) includes Fred A. Leuchter Jr., Robert Jan van Pelt, David Irving, Caroline Leuchter and James Roth. The film was directed by Errol Morris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. released?
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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. was released on December 29, 1999 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. worth watching?
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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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