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Schindler's List

Oskar Schindler is a vain and greedy German businessman who becomes an unlikely humanitarian amid the barbaric German Nazi reign when he feels compelled to turn his factory into a refuge for Jews. Based on the true story of Oskar Schindler who managed to save about 1100 Jews from being gassed at the Auschwitz concentration camp, it is a testament to the good in all of us. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Biography, Drama, History), release year 1993, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Schindler's List

Oskar Schindler is a vain and greedy German businessman who becomes an unlikely humanitarian amid the barbaric German Nazi reign when he feels compelled to turn his factory into a refuge for Jews. Based on the true story of Oskar Schindler who managed to save about 1100 Jews from being gassed at the Auschwitz concentration camp, it is a testament to the good in all of us.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Biography, Drama, History), release year 1993, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1993
  • Released 04 Feb 1994
  • Runtime 195 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 9.0/10 from 1,582,378 votes
  • Metascore 95/100
  • Genres Biography, Drama, History
  • Languages English, Hebrew, German, Polish, Latin
  • Countries United States

Cast

Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley

Direction and writing

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Written by: Thomas Keneally, Steven Zaillian

Awards and recognition

Won 7 Oscars. 91 wins & 49 nominations total

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