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Varian's War (2001) -- Varian Fry rescues more than 2,000 artists from Nazi persecution during World War II.

Overview

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6.5/10   449 votes
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Director:
Lionel Chetwynd
Writer (WGA):
Lionel Chetwynd (written by)
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Release Date:
22 April 2001 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | War more
Tagline:
He changed the world forever. One person at a time. The true story of the American Schindler.
Plot:
Varian Fry rescues more than 2,000 artists from Nazi persecution during World War II. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 4 nominations more
User Comments:
A film about "America's Schindler" but no Schindler's List. more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

William Hurt ... Varian Fry

Julia Ormond ... Miriam Davenport

Matt Craven ... Beamish
Maury Chaykin ... Marcello

Alan Arkin ... Freier

Lynn Redgrave ... Alma Werfel-Mahler

Rémy Girard ... Colonel Joubert (as Remy Girard)
Christopher Heyerdahl ... Marius Franken
Gloria Carlin ... Bella Chagall
Joel Miller ... Marc Chagall

Vlasta Vrana ... Franz Werfel
John Dunn-Hill ... Heinrich Mann
Ted Whittall ... Harry Bingham
Dorothée Berryman ... Mme Fanny
Howard Ryshpan ... Konditorei Owner
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Varian Fry, un héros oublié (Canada: French title)
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Runtime:
Canada:121 min | Israel:115 min | Argentina:121 min
Country:
UK | USA | Canada
Language:
English | French | German
Color:
Color
Filming Locations:
Montréal, Québec, Canada

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Continuity: Near the beginning of the movie, Varian is holding the "Foreign Affairs" book differently depending on the camera angle. more

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5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
A film about "America's Schindler" but no Schindler's List., 23 April 2001
7/10
Author: George Parker from Orange County, CA USA

"Varian's War" tells of Varian Fry, an American citizen who sets about to liberate the great minds of Europe in the years prior to American involvement in WWII. An entertaining historical drama built for Showtime, this well made but somewhat scripted and theatrical film illuminates the mechanics of Fry's mission but is more stilted than engaging, more mechanical than compelling, and possibly bit off a piece of history bigger than what it could chew. Worth watching more for historical than dramatic value.

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