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1980•150 min•Drama, Music, History, TV Movie

Playing for Time

Is Playing for Time a Hit or Flop?

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Is Playing for Time worth watching? With a rating of 6.839/10, this Drama, Music, History, TV Movie film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Playing for Time Synopsis

When a Jewish songstress is plucked from the stage and sent to Auschwitz, she and other musicians find themselves assigned to a terrible task—using their talents to soothe fellow prisoners who are sentenced to die in the gas chambers.

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Top Cast

Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa RedgraveFania Fenelon
Jane Alexander
Jane AlexanderAlma Rose
Maud Adams
Maud AdamsMala
Christine Baranski
Christine BaranskiOlga
Robin Bartlett
Robin BartlettEtalina
Marisa Berenson
Marisa BerensonElzvieta
Verna Bloom
Verna BloomPaulette
Donna Haley
Donna HaleyKatrina
Lenore Harris
Lenore HarrisCharlotte
Mady Kaplan
Mady KaplanVarya

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Playing for Time worth watching?

Playing for Time has received mixed reviews with a 6.839/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Music, History movies.

Is Playing for Time hit or flop?

Playing for Time has received average ratings (6.839/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Playing for Time?

Playing for Time is a Drama, Music, History movie that When a Jewish songstress is plucked from the stage and sent to Auschwitz, she and other musicians find themselves assigned to a terrible task—using th...

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