Quick Facts
DirectorFranklin J. Schaffner
Runtime2h 5m · R
GenresDrama · Mystery · Science-fiction
Release1978-10-05
Film
The Boys from Brazil
1978· R· 2h 5m· Drama· Mystery· Science-fiction
“If they survive… will we?”
Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman discovers a sinister and bizarre plot, masterminded by Dr. Josef Mengele, to rekindle the Third Reich.
1978-10-05
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Key Crew
DirectorFranklin J. Schaffner
ScreenplayHeywood Gould
ProducerMartin Richards
Director of PhotographyHenri Decaë
Original Music ComposerJerry Goldsmith
EditorRobert Swink
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released1978-10-05
Runtime2h 5m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosThe Producer Circle Co. · ITC Entertainment
Budget$12M
Box office$19M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom · United States of America
Rating6.7/10 · 451 votes
Original languageen
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