Berga: Soldiers of Another War (2003)

Berga Soldiers of Another War reveals the untold story of 350 American prisoners of war caught in the tragedy of the Holocaust. It is the final work in the distinguished 50 year career of ... See full summary »

Director:

Charles Guggenheim

Writer:

Charles Guggenheim

Stars:

Charles Guggenheim, Al Abrams, Anthony Acevedo

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charles Guggenheim	...	Narrator (voice)
Al Abrams	...	(credit only)
Anthony Acevedo	...	Himself (interviewee)
Herschel Auerbach	...	(credit only)
Ernst Beier	...	(credit only)
Morton D. Brooks	...	(credit only)
Stanley Cohen	...	Himself (photograph)
Edwin Cornell	...	(credit only)
Quentin Cramer	...	(credit only)
Philip Dantowitz	...	Himself (interviewee)
Gerald Daub	...	Himself (photograph)
William Feinberg	...	(credit only)
Alfred Feldman	...	(credit only)
Norman Fellman	...	Himself (photograph)
John Fellows	...	Himself (photograph)

Storyline

Berga Soldiers of Another War reveals the untold story of 350 American prisoners of war caught in the tragedy of the Holocaust. It is the final work in the distinguished 50 year career of late documentary filmmaker Charles Guggenheim, winner of four Academy Awards. His personal connection to the story compelled him to write, direct and narrate the film.

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Plot Keywords:

jewish | concentration camp | nazi | world war two | reenactment | 

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Genres:

Documentary | History | War

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site PBS [United States]

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 May 2003 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Bad Sulza, Thuringia, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

Guggenheim Productions, WNET Channel 13 New York

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

The credited cast members from Al Abrams through Gerald Zimand are listed in the end credits under the words "Those Who Were There". Some are interviewed, while others known to have died are shown only in photographs. Those with the (credit only) attribute are believed to have died during their incarceration.

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Connections

Referenced in Jeopardy!: Episode #26.123 (2010)

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