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The Boys from Brazil
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The Boys from Brazil

1978-10-05 · 125 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Mystery · Science Fiction

Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman discovers a sinister and bizarre plot, masterminded by Dr. Josef Mengele, to rekindle the Third Reich.

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Directors
Franklin J. Schaffner
Production companies
The Producer Circle Co., ITC Entertainment
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 19,000,000

Top Cast

Gregory PeckGregory PeckDr. Josef Mengele
Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierEzra Lieberman
James MasonJames MasonEduard Seibert
Lilli PalmerLilli PalmerEsther Lieberman
Uta HagenUta HagenFrieda Maloney
Steve GuttenbergSteve GuttenbergBarry Kohler
Denholm ElliottDenholm ElliottSidney Beynon
Rosemary HarrisRosemary HarrisMrs. Doring
John DehnerJohn DehnerHenry Wheelock
John RubinsteinJohn RubinsteinDavid Bennett
Anne MearaAnne MearaMrs. Curry
Jeremy BlackJack Curry / Simon Harrington / Erich Doring / Bobby Wheelock
Bruno GanzBruno GanzProfessor Bruckner
Walter GotellWalter GotellMundt
David HurstDavid HurstStrasser
Wolfgang PreissWolfgang PreissLofquist
Michael GoughMichael GoughMr. Harrington
Joachim HansenJoachim HansenFassler
Sky du MontSky du MontDietrich Hessen
Carl DueringCarl DueringTrausteiner

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