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The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 (1981): Cast

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The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 is a 1981 documentary directed by Dieter Hildebrandt, starring Alexander Scourby as English language narrator and Friedhelm Ptok. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
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The story

What Is The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 About?

The premise of The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 without spoilers.

An Oscar‑nominated documentary that remembers and warns, tracing the persecution of European Jews from Hitler’s rise in 1933 to the defeat of the Third Reich in 1945. It details the nationalist fervor that blamed Jews, the systematic murder of about six million, and the broader suffering inflicted across the continent.

The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 Cast & Characters

Alexander Scourby leads the cast as English language narrator, with Friedhelm Ptok as Sprecher. Directed by Dieter Hildebrandt.

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The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Der gelbe Stern - Ein Film über die Judenverfolgung 1933-1945” and “The Final Solution”.

Also known as
  • Der gelbe Stern - Ein Film über die Judenverfolgung 1933-1945
  • The Final Solution

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The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945?

The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 released?

The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 was released on March 5, 1981.

Who directed The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945?

The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 was directed by Dieter Hildebrandt.

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Who is in the cast of The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945?

The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 stars Alexander Scourby as English language narrator and Friedhelm Ptok as Sprecher.

Does The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 have a post-credit scene?

No. The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 in?

The original language of The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 is German.

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