Never Forget (1991)

A dramatization of a holocaust survivor who confronted a holocaust denial organization's lies in court.

Director:

Joseph Sargent

Writer:

Ronald Rubin

Stars:

Leonard Nimoy, Dabney Coleman, Blythe Danner

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Leonard Nimoy	...	Mel Mermelstein
Dabney Coleman	...	William Cox
Blythe Danner	...	Jane Mermelstein
Paul Hampton	...	Richard Fusilier
Jason Presson	...	Bernie Mermelstein
Juliet Sorci	...	Edie Mermelstein (as Juliet Sorcey)
Nicholas Fee	...	David Mermelstein
Benji Gregory	...	Kenny Mermelstein (as Ben Gregory)
Hanna Hertelendy	...	Elsie Smolena
David Margulies	...	Rabbi Hier
Thomas Bellin	...	Rabbi Cooper
Tracy Brooks Swope	...	Ms. Teitler
Leslie Morris	...	Schorr
Beverly Hope Atkinson	...	Lorraine
Thomas Keena	...	Judge Johnson

Storyline

This film tells the story of Mel Mermelstein, a Jewish survivor of the Nazi Holocaust who was angered and horrified at the gall of the Institute for Historical Review, a neo nazi organization dedicated to claiming the Holocaust never happened. Although itching to challenge them, he is initially disuaded by the fact that the organization's standard tactic is to post a reward to anyone who can prove the Holocaust's occurance, then ignore all petitioners and claim that no one has presented any proof, thus ensuring themselves publicity and credibility. That reluctance is removed when a friend notes that this kind of lying represents a breach of contract, leaving the organization open to a lawsuit. Using this bold legal strategy, Mermelstein presents his proof, the IHR takes the bait and Mermelstein takes them to court. Now, Mermelstein must battle the neo nazis not only in court, but outside as well as they try to intimidate him to drop a case that would lead the legal recongition of the ...

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Plot Keywords:

holocaust | neo nazi | survivor | jewish | holocaust survivor | 

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Taglines:

His memory is the last link between murder and justice.

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 April 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Condanna

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nimoy/Radnitz Productions, Turner Pictures (I)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

After Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), this was the second time that Carl Steven played a younger version of a character played by Leonard Nimoy.

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Quotes

Bernie Mermelstein: Goin' into the Nazi huntin' business, hey dad?
Mel Mermelstein: What's that supposed to mean?
Bernie Mermelstein: Isn't that what they do at the Anti-Defamation League?
Mel Mermelstein: They're involved in a lot of other things over there as well. Like keeping track of groups like this.
[briefly showing the letter from the Holocaust denier group he received]
Bernie Mermelstein: Don't you think you're kind of over reacting about a dumb letter? There's a lot of nut cases running around shootin' their mouths off.
Mel Mermelstein: Yes. And sometimes people listen to them.

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Connections

Referenced in Trekkies (1997)

User Reviews

Excellent!!!

I thought this movie was great. Great acting (especially by Leonard Nimoy) and a great story based on the holocaust and the real people. Nimoy put in a great effort and it's not so surprising since he is a great actor and he's Jewish and this movie felt a great deal to him. If you get a chance to see it on TV or rent it on video, SEE IT. You won't regret it.