The 81st Blow
Originally released in 1974. The 81st Blow is a documentary film. directed by Jacques Ehrlich.
Synopsis
The film covers the oppression of Jews under the Nazis and features rare historical footage of concentration camps. The title is derived from a comment by a witness at Adolf Eichmann's trial. According to his testimony, he was whipped 80 times by the Nazis, but was not believed by Israelis after the war; this final doubt of his own people was the "81st blow". The 81st Blow is the first film in the Israeli Holocaust Trilogy by Bergman, Ehrlich and Gouri. It was followed by The Last Sea (1980) and Flames in the Ashes (1985).
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Country
Israel
Production
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 81st Blow about?
The film covers the oppression of Jews under the Nazis and features rare historical footage of concentration camps. The title is derived from a comment by a witness at Adolf Eichmann's trial. Accor...
Who directed The 81st Blow?
The 81st Blow was directed by Jacques Ehrlich.
How long is The 81st Blow?
The 81st Blow has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The 81st Blow released?
The 81st Blow was released on August 29, 1974 in theaters.