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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999): Cast & Ratings

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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. is a 1999 biographical documentary directed by Errol Morris, starring Fred A. Leuchter Jr.. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $507,941 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Documentaries at the DGA Awards 2000. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$507.9K
award nomination
1
Metascore
78
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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Errol Morris
Genres
Biography , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Lions Gate Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. About?

The premise of Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. without spoilers.

This documentary explores the controversial life of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr., an engineer who became known for his expertise in capital punishment. As his unusual knowledge of execution methods gains notoriety, he becomes entangled with a Holocaust denier, leading to a significant crisis of conscience and public scrutiny. The film examines the complex intersection of morality, expertise, and the consequences of association.

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. Themes & Keywords

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  • execution
  • auschwitz
  • revisionist
  • gas chamber
  • holocaust denier
  • time lapse photography
  • reenactment
  • subject name in title
  • animal electrocution
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  • neo nazi
  • lethal injection
  • holocaust denial
  • aryan
  • prison
  • electric chair
  • hanging
  • electrocution
  • coffee
  • gallows
  • capital punishment
  • denial
  • amateur detective
  • delusion
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. Cast

Fred A. Leuchter Jr. stars in Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.. Directed by Errol Morris.

From the director

More from Errol Morris

More films directed by Errol Morris, best-rated first: The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara, The Thin Blue Line, A Brief History of Time and The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography.

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Ratings

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic.

Box office

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. Box Office

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. grossed $507,941 worldwide.

1999 box office

Worldwide gross

$507.9K

US & Canada
$507.9K
Awards

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. Awards & Nominations

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. earned 1 award nomination, including Documentaries at the DGA Awards 2000.

1 nomination1 ceremony

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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr., each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. released?

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. was released on December 29, 1999.

Who directed Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. was directed by Errol Morris.

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Who is in the cast of Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. stars Fred A. Leuchter Jr.

How much did Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. make at the box office?

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. grossed $507,941 worldwide.

How is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. rated?

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Was Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. nominated for any awards?

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. have a post-credit scene?

No. Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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