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The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton (2001): Cast

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The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton is a 2001 historical documentary directed by Matej Mináč, starring Nicholas Winton, Karel Reisz and Václav Havel. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes.

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The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 4m (64 min)
Director
Matej Mináč
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
Czech
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton About?

The premise of The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton without spoilers.

Documentary chronicles 29‑year‑old London stockbroker Nicholas Winton, who, sensing danger for Jewish children, arranged eight transports from Prague to Britain between March 13 and August 2 1939, saving 669 lives. He kept the effort secret until 1988, when his wife uncovered a scrapbook. The film reveals the forged documents, the limited acceptance by Sweden and Britain, and his separation from the children after they were placed with foster families.

The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • nicholas winton character
  • saving someone's life
  • child
  • 20th century
  • based on real people
  • refugees
  • central europe
  • central european history
  • czech history
  • european history
  • children
  • world war two
+5 more
  • reference to nicholas winton
  • world war
  • jewish
  • holocaust
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton Cast

Nicholas Winton leads the cast, with Karel Reisz and Václav Havel. Directed by Matej Mináč; 4 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Matej Mináč: All My Loved Ones.

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The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Síla lidskosti - Nicholas Winton” and “Nicholas G. Winton - Sila ľudskosti”.

Also known as
  • Síla lidskosti - Nicholas Winton
  • Nicholas G. Winton - Sila ľudskosti
  • Силата на човечността: Никълъс Уинтън
  • 善行的力量:尼古拉斯·温顿
  • Nicholas Winton - L'homme qui sauva 669 enfants

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The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton?

The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

When was The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton released?

The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton was released on September 17, 2001.

Who directed The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton?

The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton was directed by Matej Mináč.

More films by Matej Mináč

Who is in the cast of The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton?

The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton stars Nicholas Winton, Karel Reisz and Václav Havel, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton have a post-credit scene?

No. The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton in?

The original language of The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton is Czech.

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