Playing for Time
Director: Daniel Mann
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.
Cast
Vanessa Redgrave
Fania Fenelon
Jane Alexander
Alma Rose
Maud Adams
Mala
Christine Baranski
Olga
Robin Bartlett
Etalina
Marisa Berenson
Elzvieta
Verna Bloom
Paulette
Donna Haley
Katrina
Lenore Harris
Charlotte
Mady Kaplan
Varya
Will Lee
Shmuel
Anna Thomson
Michou
In brief
Playing for Time (1980) is a drama, music, history film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 59 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 30min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Playing for Time online?
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How long is Playing for Time?
Playing for Time runs 150 minutes (2h 30min).
What rating does Playing for Time have?
Playing for Time has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 59 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Playing for Time from?
Playing for Time was released in 1980.
