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Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man

2002·Show
2Episodes in1Season
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
IMDb7.2

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The true story of Giorgio Perlasca, an Italian cattle dealer and avowed fascist who — trapped in Nazi-occupied Budapest after Italy's armistice with the Allies — nevertheless saved more than 5,000 Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust through a combination of lies, bribery and derring-do.
True StoryHolocaust DramaHeroic ActionWWII ResistanceHumanitarianismMoral CourageHistorical AccuracyEmotional DepthInspiring

Crew

Directed by:
Alberto Negrin
Produced by:
Carlo Degli Esposti
Composed by:
Ennio Morricone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 2 episodes of about 98 minutes each.

Is Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man air?

It ran from 2002 to 2002 and has ended.

What language is Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in France, Hungary, Italy, Sweden.