The Crime of David Levinstein (1968)
David Levinstein, a young Jewish boy whose parents have been arrested and killed by the Nazis, is taken in by Monsieur Ray, the head of his school. Unfortunately for him, Donnadieu, a pro-Nazi schoolmaster, denounces him to the Gestapo and he is sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp. After being released in 1945, David attempts to live normally. He even marries Jacky, the woman he has fallen in love with. But fifteen years pass and the taste of revenge invades him and becomes irresistible. He eventually traces the teacher who gave him way.
Director: André Charpak
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 24, 1968
Cast
- André Charpak - David Levinstein
- Marc Cassot - Inspector Lannes
- Bérengère Dautun - Jacky Levinstein
- Jean Sagols - Jacques Levinstein
- Hans Meyer - Schrank
- Claude Vernier - Ernst
- Gerard Borlant
- Marc de Géorgi - Inspector Marc
- Nicole Desailly
- Danielle Durou
Screenplay
Production: Stéphan Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
revenge, holocaust (shoah) survivor, concentration camp survivor
More Films by Director: André Charpak
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Crime of David Levinstein about?
- David Levinstein, a young Jewish boy whose parents have been arrested and killed by the Nazis, is taken in by Monsieur Ray, the head of his school. Unfortunately for him, Donnadieu, a pro-Nazi schoolmaster, denounces him to the Gestapo and he is sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp. After being released in 1945, David attempts to live normally. He even marries Jacky, the woman he has fallen in love with. But fifteen years pass and the taste of revenge invades him and becomes irresistible. He eventually traces the teacher who gave him way.
- Who directed The Crime of David Levinstein?
- The Crime of David Levinstein was directed by André Charpak.
- Who stars in The Crime of David Levinstein?
- The Crime of David Levinstein stars André Charpak, Marc Cassot, Bérengère Dautun, Jean Sagols, Hans Meyer, Claude Vernier.
- How long is The Crime of David Levinstein?
- The Crime of David Levinstein has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- Where was The Crime of David Levinstein produced?
- The Crime of David Levinstein was produced in France.