
The Boys from Brazil(1978)
“If they survive… will we?”
Overview
Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman discovers a sinister and bizarre plot, masterminded by Dr. Josef Mengele, to rekindle the Third Reich.
Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
Studio
The Producer Circle Co.
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$19M
Cast

Gregory Peck
as Dr. Josef Mengele

Laurence Olivier
as Ezra Lieberman

James Mason
as Eduard Seibert

Lilli Palmer
as Esther Lieberman

Uta Hagen
as Frieda Maloney

Steve Guttenberg
as Barry Kohler

Denholm Elliott
as Sidney Beynon

Rosemary Harris
as Mrs. Doring

John Dehner
as Henry Wheelock

John Rubinstein
as David Bennett

Anne Meara
as Mrs. Curry
Jeremy Black
as Jack Curry / Simon Harrington / Erich Doring / Bobby Wheelock
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$19M
Production Companies
The Producer Circle Co. • ITC Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boys from Brazil?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Boys from Brazil (1978).
What is The Boys from Brazil about?▼
Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman discovers a sinister and bizarre plot, masterminded by Dr. Josef Mengele, to rekindle the Third Reich.
Who directed The Boys from Brazil?▼
The Boys from Brazil was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and released in 1978. It is a drama, mystery, science fiction film.
How long is The Boys from Brazil?▼
The Boys from Brazil has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in The Boys from Brazil?▼
The cast of The Boys from Brazil includes Gregory Peck as Dr. Josef Mengele, Laurence Olivier as Ezra Lieberman, James Mason as Eduard Seibert, Lilli Palmer as Esther Lieberman, Uta Hagen as Frieda Maloney and more.
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