

Genghis Cohn
1993-11-09 · 79 min · ★ 5.1
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Elijah Moshinsky
- Production companies
- BBC, A+E Studios
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Antony SherGenghis Cohn
Robert LindsayOtto Schatz, Commissioner of Police
Matthew MarshHerr Kruger
Diana RiggBaroness Frieda von Stangel
Paul BrookeInterior Minister
Daniel CraigLieutenant Guth, Schatz's replacement
Frances de la TourDr. Helga Feuchtwanger, Psychiatrist
Shaun DingwallSergeant Hubsch
Robert LangPolice Chief
Patrick GodfreyDeputy Mueller
Charles DaleHerr Heller
Mark ChapmanWatcher 1
Rowland DaviesHerr Kellner
Jay BenedictDr. Burkhardt
Cheryl FergisonFrau LangerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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