Varian's war [videorecording] / Showtime presents in association with Barwood Films, Ardent Productions an Ardglasson Productions Gryphon Films co-production ; produced by Kevin Tierney, Michael Deakin ; written and directed by Lionel Chetwynd.
Originally produced for television broadcast. Special features: interviews, other titles of interest, costume design, among those Varian saved, art production, filmographies, the real Varian Fry, weblink. William Hurt, Julia Ormond, Matt Craven, Maury Chaykin, Alan Arkin, Lynn Redgrave.
Summary:
The story of Varian Fry, a forgotten hero of World War II. He constructed an elaborate underground rescue network saving some of the most influential figures of that era, including painter Marc Chagall. The safe arrival of these individuals in the United States permanently changed the face of American culture.
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