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Schindler's List

  • 19931993
  • RR
  • 3h 15m
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9.0/10
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Schindler's List (1993)
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In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
1.4M
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POPULARITY
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    • Steven Spielberg
    • Thomas Keneally(book)
    • Steven Zaillian(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Liam Neeson
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Ben Kingsley
    • Steven Spielberg
    • Thomas Keneally(book)
    • Steven Zaillian(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Liam Neeson
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Ben Kingsley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.1KUser reviews
    • 176Critic reviews
    • 94Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #6
    • Won 7 Oscars

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    Photos221

    Liam Neeson in Schindler's List (1993)
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    Ralph Fiennes and Embeth Davidtz in Schindler's List (1993)
    Ben Kingsley in Schindler's List (1993)
    Liam Neeson, Agnieszka Krukówna, Krzysztof Luft, Friedrich von Thun, and Marta Bizon in Schindler's List (1993)
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    Liam Neeson and Caroline Goodall in Schindler's List (1993)
    Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, and Caroline Goodall in Schindler's List (1993)
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    Ralph Fiennes in Schindler's List (1993)

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    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Oskar Schindler
    Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes
    • Amon Goeth
    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Itzhak Stern
    Caroline Goodall
    Caroline Goodall
    • Emilie Schindler
    Jonathan Sagall
    Jonathan Sagall
    • Poldek Pfefferberg
    • (as Jonathan Sagalle)
    Embeth Davidtz
    Embeth Davidtz
    • Helen Hirsch
    Malgorzata Gebel
    Malgorzata Gebel
    • Wiktoria Klonowska
    • (as Malgoscha Gebel)
    Shmuel Levy
    Shmuel Levy
    • Wilek Chilowicz
    • (as Shmulik Levy)
    Mark Ivanir
    Mark Ivanir
    • Marcel Goldberg
    Béatrice Macola
    Béatrice Macola
    • Ingrid
    • (as Beatrice Macola)
    Andrzej Seweryn
    Andrzej Seweryn
    • Julian Scherner
    Friedrich von Thun
    Friedrich von Thun
    • Rolf Czurda
    • (as Friedrich Von Thun)
    Krzysztof Luft
    Krzysztof Luft
    • Herman Toffel
    Harry Nehring
    • Leo John
    Norbert Weisser
    Norbert Weisser
    • Albert Hujar
    Adi Nitzan
    Adi Nitzan
    • Mila Pfefferberg
    Michael Schneider
    • Juda Dresner
    Miri Fabian
    Miri Fabian
    • Chaja Dresner
      • Steven Spielberg
      • Thomas Keneally(book)
      • Steven Zaillian(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      When survivor Mila Pfefferberg was introduced to Ralph Fiennes on the set, she began shaking uncontrollably, as he reminded her too much of the real Amon Goeth.
    • Goofs
      When Schindler and Stern negotiate with the Jewish investors outside the ghetto, Steven Spielberg is reflected on the rear window (his jacket is blowing in the wind).
    • Quotes

      Oskar Schindler: Power is when we have every justification to kill, and we don't.

      Amon Goeth: You think that's power?

      Oskar Schindler: That's what the Emperor said. A man steals something, he's brought in before the Emperor, he throws himself down on the ground. He begs for his life, he knows he's going to die. And the Emperor... pardons him. This worthless man, he lets him go.

      Amon Goeth: I think you are drunk.

      Oskar Schindler: That's power, Amon. That is power.

    • Crazy credits
      The theatrical version juxtaposed images from the film of the actors portraying certain identified "Schindler Jews" as each actual person placed a stone on Schindler's grave. The VHS version does not use this device, showing only the actual persons, credited by name.
    • Alternate versions
      The film, as shown in most countries, had the song "Yerushalayim shel Zahav" - Jerusalem of Gold - at the end. When the film was shown in Israel, audiences laughed at this, as this song was written after the 1967 war as a pop song! They then re-dubbed a song "Eli Eli" which was written by Hannah Sennesh during WWII over the end which was more appropriate.
    • Connections
      Edited into 365 Days, also Known as a Year (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Mamatschi (Mommy, Buy Me a Pony)
      Written by Oskar Schima and Franz Xaver Kappus (as F.X. Kappus)

      Performed by Mimi Thoma

      Courtesy of The RCA Records Label of BMG Music

    User reviews2.1K

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    A three hour film that feels too short
    This film tells the story of Nazi officer Oskar Schindler, who secretly saved hundreds of Jewish people from concentration camps.

    I have wanted to watch "Schindler's List" for years, but could not bring myself to do so because I don't want to be disappointed. "Schindler's List" is phenomenally powerful and effective in portraying the historical atrocities. I believe no one can keep their eyes dry from Schindler's List". The scene involving mothers running after trucks of children is particularly memorable. The final farewell scene is very emotional for me. It is rare achievement, but "Schindler's List" is a three hour film that feels too short.
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    • Oct 19, 2009

    FAQ15

    • Why does the candle flames at the beginning have color?
    • Why is the little girl in red?
    • Why was this film shot in black and white?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 1994 (United States)
      • United States
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      • Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (United States)
      • English
      • Hebrew
      • German
      • Polish
      • Latin
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, Oswiecim, Malopolskie, Poland
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • 3 hours 15 minutes
      • Black and White
      • Color
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo

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