Playing for Time(1980)
Playing for Time 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.
Playing for Time (1980) is a drama, music, history and tv movie film directed by Daniel Mann, released on September 30, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Vanessa Redgrave, Jane Alexander, Maud Adams and Christine Baranski. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Mann
- Writers:
- Arthur Miller, Fania Fénelon
- Producers:
- John E. Quill, Bernard Sofronski, Linda Yellen
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur J. Ornitz
- Composer:
- Brad Fiedel
- Production:
- Szygzy Productions
- Status:
- Released
Playing for Time Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vanessa Redgrave
as Fania Fenelon
Jane Alexander
as Alma Rose
Maud Adams
as Mala
Christine Baranski
as Olga
Robin Bartlett
as Etalina
Marisa Berenson
as Elzvieta
Verna Bloom
as Paulette
- Donna Haley
Donna Haley
as Katrina
Lenore Harris
as Charlotte
- Mady Kaplan
Mady Kaplan
as Varya
Will Lee
as Shmuel
Anna Thomson
as Michou
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Mann, written by Arthur Miller and Fania Fénelon, produced by John E. Quill, Bernard Sofronski and Linda Yellen.
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Playing for Time Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 59 ratings.
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Playing for Time – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Playing for Time online?
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Playing for Time (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Filmin and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Playing for Time?
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The main cast of Playing for Time (1980) includes Vanessa Redgrave, Jane Alexander, Maud Adams, Christine Baranski and Robin Bartlett. The film was directed by Daniel Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Playing for Time released?
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Playing for Time was released on September 30, 1980 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is Playing for Time worth watching?
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Playing for Time (1980) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.