In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.
- Director
- Writers
- Thomas Keneally(book)
- Steven Zaillian(screenplay)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Thomas Keneally(book)
- Steven Zaillian(screenplay)
- Stars
- Won 7 Oscars
- 91 wins & 49 nominations total
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- Poldek Pfefferbergas Poldek Pfefferberg
- (as Jonathan Sagalle)
- Wiktoria Klonowskaas Wiktoria Klonowska
- (as Malgoscha Gebel)
- Wilek Chilowiczas Wilek Chilowicz
- (as Shmulik Levy)
- Ingridas Ingrid
- (as Beatrice Macola)
- Rolf Czurdaas Rolf Czurda
- (as Friedrich Von Thun)
- Director
- Writers
- Thomas Keneally(book)
- Steven Zaillian(screenplay)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
- Taglines
- Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.
- Genres
- Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for language, some sexuality and actuality violence
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaTo gather costumes for 20,000 extras, the costume designer took out advertisements seeking clothes. As economic conditions were poor in Poland, many people were eager to sell clothing they still owned from the 1930s and 1940s.
- GoofsWhen Schindler and Stern negotiate with the Jewish investors outside the ghetto, Steven Spielberg is reflected on the rear window (his jacket is blowing in the wind).
- Quotes
Oskar Schindler: Power is when we have every justification to kill, and we don't.
Amon Goeth: You think that's power?
Oskar Schindler: That's what the Emperor said. A man steals something, he's brought in before the Emperor, he throws himself down on the ground. He begs for his life, he knows he's going to die. And the Emperor... pardons him. This worthless man, he lets him go.
Amon Goeth: I think you are drunk.
Oskar Schindler: That's power, Amon. That is power.
- Crazy creditsThe theatrical version juxtaposed images from the film of the actors portraying certain identified "Schindler Jews" as each actual person placed a stone on Schindler's grave. The VHS version does not use this device, showing only the actual persons, credited by name.
- Alternate versionsThe film, as shown in most countries, had the song "Yerushalayim shel Zahav" - Jerusalem of Gold - at the end. When the film was shown in Israel, audiences laughed at this, as this song was written after the 1967 war as a pop song! They then re-dubbed a song "Eli Eli" which was written by Hannah Sennesh during WWII over the end which was more appropriate.
- ConnectionsEdited into 365 Days, also Known as a Year (2019)
- SoundtracksMamatschi (Mommy, Buy Me a Pony)
Written by Oskar Schima and Franz Xaver Kappus (as F.X. Kappus)
Performed by Mimi Thoma
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label of BMG Music
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- May 3, 2002
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- La lista de Schindler
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $22,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $96,898,818
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $656,636
- Dec 19, 1993
- Gross worldwide
- $322,161,245
- Runtime3 hours 15 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1