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The Survivor

The Survivor

History · Action · Drama · 2022

Harry Haft is a boxer who fought fellow prisoners in the concentration camps to survive. Haunted by the memories and his guilt, he attempts to use high-profile fights against boxing legends like Rocky Marciano as a way to find his first love again.

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The Survivor

“Some fight to win. He fought to live.”

2022 History · Action · Drama 2h 9m

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6.8 / 10

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Harry Haft is a boxer who fought fellow prisoners in the concentration camps to survive. Haunted by the memories and his guilt, he attempts to use high-profile fights against boxing legends like Rocky Marciano as a way to find his first love again.

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Directed by

Barry Levinson

Written by

Justine Juel Gillmer

Ben Foster

Ben Foster

Harry Haft

Billy Magnussen

Billy Magnussen

Schneider

Vicky Krieps

Vicky Krieps

Miriam Wofsoniker

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

Emory Anderson

Saro Emirze

Saro Emirze

Peretz Haft

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Charley Goldman

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Bill "Pepe" Miller

Court is in session

Put The Survivor on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.