Movie Description
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.
(1999)Overview
Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris investigates the case of a man who became an authority on capital punishment, but was discredited when he got involved on the wrong side of a court case. Leuchter, a meek man whose appearance belies his grim expertise, develops what he says is a more effective electric chair. Before long he's in demand from officials who want his opinions on other kinds of execution. But when called to aid the case of an accused Holocaust denier, Leuchter's problems begin.
Featured Crew
- Director : Errol Morris
- Producer : Dorothy Aufiero,David Collins,Errol Morris,Kathy Trustman,Kathy Trustman
- Editor : Karen Schmeer
- Cast : Fred A. Leuchter Jr.,Robert Jan van Pelt,David Irving,Caroline Leuchter,James Roth,Shelly Shapiro,Suzanne Tabasky,Ernst Zündel,David Collins,Daniel Polsby,Jeff Brown,Robert Duerr,Adolf Hitler,Errol Morris
Cast
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Self (voice)
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Re-enactment cast
Re-enactment cast
Re-enactment cast
Re-enactment cast
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Self - Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleMr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.
Status Released
Release Information
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1999-12-29
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 31m
Revenue₹ 507941
Production CompaniesIndependent Film Channel,Fourth Floor Pictures,Scout Productions,Channel 4 Television
Genres
- Documentary
