50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus (2013)

Two Ordinary Americans. Fifty Innocent Lives. One Unforgettable Journey.

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In the spring of 1939, Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus embarked on a risky and unlikely mission. Traveling into the heart of Nazi Germany, they rescued 50 Jewish children from Vienna and brought them to the United States.

Director: Steven Pressman
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 62 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marco D'Ambrosio
Cinematography: Andrew Black, David Sperling
Editing: Ken Schneider
Production: HBO Documentary Films, PerlePress Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en

Keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvania, holocaust (shoah), jewish life, austria, based on true story, vienna, austria, third reich (iii reich 1933-45), 1930s, nazi germany, save children

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More Films by Director: Steven Pressman
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus about?
In the spring of 1939, Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus embarked on a risky and unlikely mission. Traveling into the heart of Nazi Germany, they rescued 50 Jewish children from Vienna and brought them to the United States.
Who directed 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus?
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus was directed by Steven Pressman.
Who stars in 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus?
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus stars Alan Alda, Mamie Gummer.
How long is 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus?
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus?
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus is a Documentary, War film.
Where was 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus produced?
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus was produced in United States of America.