Holocaust (1978)

Synopsis of Holocaust

The now-legendary miniseries Holocaust first aired as a presentation in NBC's Big Event series. Written by Gerald Green, the story begins in the Germany of 1935. We are introduced to the family of Jewish doctor Joseph Weiss (Fritz Weaver) his wife Berta (Rosemary Harris), his brother Moses (Sam Wanamaker), his sons Rudi (Joseph Bottoms) and Karl (James Woods), and his daughter Anna (Blanche Baker). We also meet struggling lawyer Erik Dorf (Michael Moriarity), who is urged by his ambitious wife to join the SS. As the Nazis' persecution of the Jews is stepped up, most of the Weiss family is deported to the Polish ghetto--then to Auschwitz, which is overseen by Erik Dorf. Rudi and his Jewish girlfriend Helena (Tovah Feldsuh) witness the 1941 Baba Yar massacre, then join the Russian partisans in their battle against the Nazis. Also appearing in Holocaust is Meryl Streep as Karl Weiss' Christian wife Inga. The winner of eight Emmy awards, Holocaust was originally telecast in four parts on April 16, 17, 18, and 19, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

420 mins

Director(s):

Marvin J. Chomsky

Writer(s):

Gerald Green

Producer(s):

Robert Berger

Categories:

Television

• 1978 - Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Outstanding Miniseries
• 1978 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
• 1978 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy

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