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Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man

2002Show1 season2 episodes

DramaWar & Politics
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A nerve-racking, moving drama series about history and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · intergenerational

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • True Story
  • Holocaust Drama
  • Heroic Action
  • WWII Resistance
  • Humanitarianism
  • Moral Courage
  • Historical Accuracy
  • Emotional Depth
  • Inspiring

Cast

24 of 29 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alberto Negrin
Produced by
Carlo Degli Esposti
Music by
Ennio Morricone

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 28, 2002 · February 4, 2002 · Ended

First aired
January 28, 2002
Last aired
February 4, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
Italian
Made in
France, Hungary, Italy, Sweden
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man?"

Questions about Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

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

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2).

How long does it take to watch Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man?

3 h

About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 98 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2002.

Is Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.