The 81st Blow (1974)

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The film covers the oppression of Jews under the Nazis and features rare historical footage of concentration camps. The title is derived from a comment by a witness at Adolf Eichmann's trial. According to his testimony, he was whipped 80 times by the Nazis, but was not believed by Israelis after the war; this final doubt of his own people was the "81st blow". The 81st Blow is the first film in the Israeli Holocaust Trilogy by Bergman, Ehrlich and Gouri. It was followed by The Last Sea (1980) and Flames in the Ashes (1985).

Director: Haim Gouri, David Bergman, Jacques Ehrlich
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date:
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית, Yiddish
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Haim Gouri, David Bergman, Jacques Ehrlich
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The 81st Blow about?
The film covers the oppression of Jews under the Nazis and features rare historical footage of concentration camps. The title is derived from a comment by a witness at Adolf Eichmann's trial. According to his testimony, he was whipped 80 times by the Nazis, but was not believed by Israelis after the war; this final doubt of his own people was the "81st blow". The 81st Blow is the first film in the Israeli Holocaust Trilogy by Bergman, Ehrlich and Gouri. It was followed by The Last Sea (1980) and Flames in the Ashes (1985).
Who directed The 81st Blow?
The 81st Blow was directed by Haim Gouri, David Bergman, Jacques Ehrlich.
How long is The 81st Blow?
The 81st Blow has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is The 81st Blow?
The 81st Blow is a Documentary film.
Where was The 81st Blow produced?
The 81st Blow was produced in Israel.