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The Survivor

  • 2021
  • R
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
7.4K
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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.

  • Director
    • Barry Levinson
  • Writers
    • Justine Juel Gillmer
    • Alan Scott Haft
  • Stars
    • Ben Foster
    • Billy Magnussen
    • Vicky Krieps
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    7.4K
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    • Director
      • Barry Levinson
    • Writers
      • Justine Juel Gillmer
      • Alan Scott Haft
    • Stars
      • Ben Foster
      • Billy Magnussen
      • Vicky Krieps
    • 54User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Top Cast80

    Ben Foster
    Ben Foster
    • Harry Haft
    Billy Magnussen
    Billy Magnussen
    • Schneider
    Vicky Krieps
    Vicky Krieps
    • Miriam Wofsoniker
    Peter Sarsgaard
    Peter Sarsgaard
    • Emory Anderson
    Saro Emirze
    Saro Emirze
    • Peretz Haft
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Charley Goldman
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Bill 'Pepé' Miller
    Dar Zuzovsky
    Dar Zuzovsky
    • Leah Krichinsky
    Laurent Papot
    • Jean
    Paul Bates
    Paul Bates
    • Louis Barclay
    Svetlana Kundish
    • Rushka Rinsky
    Sonya Cullingford
    Sonya Cullingford
    • Else
    Michael Epp
    Michael Epp
    • SS Kuttner
    Erik Contzius
    Erik Contzius
    • Cantor
    Kingston Vernes
    Kingston Vernes
    • Alan Haft
    Sophie Knapp
    Sophie Knapp
    • Helene Haft
    Zachary Golinger
    Zachary Golinger
    • Marty Haft
    Charles Brice
    Charles Brice
    • Coley Wallace
    • Director
      • Barry Levinson
    • Writers
      • Justine Juel Gillmer
      • Alan Scott Haft
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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.
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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 27, 2022 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Hungary
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Yiddish
    • Also known as
      • Peleando Por Mi Vida
    • Filming locations
      • Úrkút, Hungary
    • Production companies
      • New Mandate Films
      • BRON Studios
      • Creative Wealth Media Finance
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $219,077
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 9m(129 min)
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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