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The Survivor

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Barry Levinson and Ben Foster in The Survivor (2021)
Directed by Academy Award-winner Barry Levinson (Paterno, The Wizard of Lies, You Don't Know Jack) and based on a true story, HBO Original film The Survivor stars award-winning actor Ben Foster (Leave No Trace, Hell or High Water) as Harry Haft, who, after being sent to Auschwitz, survives not only the unspeakable horrors of the camp, but the gladiatorial boxing spectacle he is forced to perform with his fellow prisoners for the amusement of his captors. Unbeknownst to those who try to destroy him, Haft's will to survive is driven by his quest to reunite with the woman he loves.

The Survivor is an examination of one man's journey from unspeakable horrors to freedom, forgiveness and redemption.
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After World War II, Harry Haft is a boxer who fought against his peers in concentration camps. Haunted by memories, he tries to use fighting legends as a way to find his love.After World War II, Harry Haft is a boxer who fought against his peers in concentration camps. Haunted by memories, he tries to use fighting legends as a way to find his love.After World War II, Harry Haft is a boxer who fought against his peers in concentration camps. Haunted by memories, he tries to use fighting legends as a way to find his love.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,468
162
  • Director
    • Barry Levinson
  • Writers
    • Justine Juel Gillmer(screenplay)
    • Alan Scott Haft(based on the book)
  • Stars
    • Ben Foster
    • Billy Magnussen
    • Vicky Krieps
Top credits
  • Director
    • Barry Levinson
  • Writers
    • Justine Juel Gillmer(screenplay)
    • Alan Scott Haft(based on the book)
  • Stars
    • Ben Foster
    • Billy Magnussen
    • Vicky Krieps
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 38User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
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  • Videos2

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    Trailer 2:32
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    Ben Foster
    Ben Foster
    • Harry Haftas Harry Haft
    Billy Magnussen
    Billy Magnussen
    • Schneideras Schneider
    Vicky Krieps
    Vicky Krieps
    • Miriam Wofsonikeras Miriam Wofsoniker
    Peter Sarsgaard
    Peter Sarsgaard
    • Emory Andersonas Emory Anderson
    Saro Emirze
    Saro Emirze
    • Peretz Haftas Peretz Haft
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Charley Goldmanas Charley Goldman
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Bill 'Pepe' Milleras Bill 'Pepe' Miller
    Dar Zuzovsky
    Dar Zuzovsky
    • Leah Krichinskyas Leah Krichinsky
    Laurent Papot
    • Jeanas Jean
    Paul Bates
    Paul Bates
    • Louis Barclayas Louis Barclay
    Svetlana Kundish
    • Rushka Rinskyas Rushka Rinsky
    Sonya Cullingford
    Sonya Cullingford
    • Elseas Else
    Michael Epp
    Michael Epp
    • SS Kuttneras SS Kuttner
    Erik Contzius
    Erik Contzius
    • Cantoras Cantor
    Kingston Vernes
    Kingston Vernes
    • Alan Haftas Alan Haft
    Sophie Knapp
    Sophie Knapp
    • Helene Haftas Helene Haft
    Zachary Golinger
    Zachary Golinger
    • Marty Haftas Marty Haft
    Charles Brice
    Charles Brice
    • Coley Wallaceas Coley Wallace
    • Director
      • Barry Levinson
    • Writers
      • Justine Juel Gillmer(screenplay)
      • Alan Scott Haft(based on the book)
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    • Trivia
      Ben Foster lost 62 pounds to portray Harry Haft during his time in Auschwitz. He then gained 50 pounds during a five week break to portray Harry in 1948.
    • Quotes

      Emory Anderson: So, you were taken to Auschwitz in 1943. Auschwitz-Birkenau it became. And you survived there for six months. Now, most people didn't last more than a month or two. Look, there's always more than one side to a story. I want everyone to know yours. Whatever it is... you can't shock me.

    • Connections
      References Samson and Delilah (1949)
    • Soundtracks
      Mein Shtetele Belz
      Written by Aleksandr Olshanetsky and Jacob Jacobs

      Performed by Svetlana Kundish / Klezmer Band

    User reviews38

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Trauma depicted in triumph.
    Although there are some trite choices, the overall feeling and impression of the film leaves you feeling choked by the visceral realness of the trauma of Harry Haft. Scenes are concise and carefully placed to reveal the strife of someone living in galvanizing shame and remorse for his actions. The search for his love, who was taken to a camp for being Jewish in Poland during 1937, is his guiding light forward to survive.

    Watch without expectation, and let the story wash over you. If you're reading this review even now while watching the film, you're likely to miss the effect. Yes there are old stars in it. Yes there are nose prosthetics. Yes we've seen many many many films about this Holocaust.

    But this one is about a human life, surviving through the most extreme and dire circumstances. It's worth giving the excellent direction, cinematography, sound engineering, and deeply textured performance of Ben Foster a chance to grab at your heartstrings.
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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2022 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Hungary
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Harry Haft
    • Filming locations
      • Úrkút, Hungary
    • Production companies
      • New Mandate Films
      • BRON Studios
      • Creative Wealth Media Finance
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $126,234
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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