Genghis Cohn (1993)
Revenge Can Be Hilarious
In the midst of World War II, Nazi officer Otto Schatz declares the execution of Jewish music-hall comedian Genghis Cohn. Many years later, Otto is comfortably retired into the life of a highly respected police commissioner, and is investigating a series of murders when he encounters the ghost of Genghis Cohn. The haunting turns into a taunting, and before he knows it, Schatz is slowly driven mad as he is lured into a trap.
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: November 9, 1993
Cast
- Antony Sher - Genghis Cohn
- Robert Lindsay - Otto Schatz, Commissioner of Police
- Matthew Marsh - Herr Kruger
- Diana Rigg - Baroness Frieda von Stangel
- Paul Brooke - Interior Minister
- Daniel Craig - Lieutenant Guth, Schatz's replacement
- Frances de la Tour - Dr. Helga Feuchtwanger, Psychiatrist
- Shaun Dingwall - Sergeant Hubsch
- Robert Lang - Police Chief
- Patrick Godfrey - Deputy Mueller
Screenplay
- Romain Gary (Novel)
- Stanley Price
Music: Carl Davis, John Daly
Editing: Ken Pearce
Production: BBC, A+E Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Deutsch, Yiddish
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
holocaust (shoah), dark comedy, haunting, nazi officer
More Films by Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Genghis Cohn about?
- In the midst of World War II, Nazi officer Otto Schatz declares the execution of Jewish music-hall comedian Genghis Cohn. Many years later, Otto is comfortably retired into the life of a highly respected police commissioner, and is investigating a series of murders when he encounters the ghost of Genghis Cohn. The haunting turns into a taunting, and before he knows it, Schatz is slowly driven mad as he is lured into a trap.
- Who directed Genghis Cohn?
- Genghis Cohn was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
- Who stars in Genghis Cohn?
- Genghis Cohn stars Antony Sher, Robert Lindsay, Matthew Marsh, Diana Rigg, Paul Brooke, Daniel Craig.
- How long is Genghis Cohn?
- Genghis Cohn has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Genghis Cohn?
- Genghis Cohn is a Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Genghis Cohn produced?
- Genghis Cohn was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Genghis Cohn?
- The themes of Genghis Cohn include: Dark Comedy and Irony.