The Survivor
After World War II, Harry Haft is a boxer who fought against his peers in concentration camps. Haunted by memories, he tries to use fighting legends as a way to find his love.
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Released
- 2021
- Country
- United States, Canada, Hungary
Details
Release year: 2021
Storyline
After World War II, Harry Haft is a boxer who fought against his peers in concentration camps. Haunted by memories, he tries to use fighting legends as a way to find his love.
Top credits
Ben Foster ā Harry Haft
Billy Magnussen ā Schneider
Vicky Krieps ā Miriam Wofsoniker
Peter Sarsgaard ā Emory Anderson
Awards
0 wins & 1 nomination
See all awards āDid you know
ā¢ Ben Foster lost 62 pounds to portray Harry Haft during his time in Auschwitz. He then gained 50 pounds during a five week break to portray Harry in 1948.
ā¢ Released on Holocaust Remembrance Day which fell out in 2022 on April 27th/28th.
ā¢ Based on the life of Harry Haft who, a teenager, was sent to Auschwitz. Due to having prior boxing experience the Nazis put Haft in boxing "death matches'" against his fellow prisoners. The loser was executed.
User reviews
Ben foster is incredible!
A love story. Not a fight film.
They DO still make good movies
Technical specs
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
- Color
- Color, Black and White
