Genghis Cohn(1993)
Revenge Can Be Hilarious
Genghis Cohn Synopsis
In the midst of World War II, Nazi officer Otto Schatz declares the execution of Jewish music-hall comedian Genghis Cohn. Many years later, Otto is comfortably retired into the life of a highly respected police commissioner, and is investigating a series of murders when he encounters the ghost of Genghis Cohn. The haunting turns into a taunting, and before he knows it, Schatz is slowly driven mad as he is lured into a trap.
Genghis Cohn (1993) is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Elijah Moshinsky, released on November 9, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Antony Sher, Robert Lindsay, Matthew Marsh and Diana Rigg. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Elijah Moshinsky
- Writers:
- Romain Gary, Stanley Price
- Producers:
- Ruth Caleb
- Cinematographer:
- John Daly
- Composer:
- Carl Davis
- Production:
- BBC, A+E Studios
- Status:
- Released
Genghis Cohn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Antony Sher
as Genghis Cohn
Robert Lindsay
as Otto Schatz, Commissioner of Police
Matthew Marsh
as Herr Kruger
Diana Rigg
as Baroness Frieda von Stangel
Paul Brooke
as Interior Minister
Daniel Craig
as Lieutenant Guth, Schatz's replacement
Frances de la Tour
as Dr. Helga Feuchtwanger, Psychiatrist
Shaun Dingwall
as Sergeant Hubsch
Robert Lang
as Police Chief
Patrick Godfrey
as Deputy Mueller
- Peter Penry-Jones
Peter Penry-Jones
as Dr. Brauner
Charles Dale
as Herr Heller
Key crew
Directed by Elijah Moshinsky, written by Romain Gary and Stanley Price, produced by Ruth Caleb.
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Genghis Cohn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 5 ratings.
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Genghis Cohn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Genghis Cohn online?
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Genghis Cohn (1993) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Genghis Cohn?
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The main cast of Genghis Cohn (1993) includes Antony Sher, Robert Lindsay, Matthew Marsh, Diana Rigg and Paul Brooke. The film was directed by Elijah Moshinsky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Genghis Cohn released?
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Genghis Cohn was released on November 9, 1993 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Genghis Cohn worth watching?
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Genghis Cohn (1993) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.