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Wallenberg: A Hero's Story
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Behind every hero is a man.
1944: As the second World War rages on, the Jewish citizens of Nazi-occupied Hungary are rounded up for so-caIIed "work camps." As the horror of the Holocaust grows, there seems to be IittIe that one man can do to fight back. Yet Raoul WalIenberg (Richard ChamberIain) is determined to try. Born into a family of priviIege in neutral Sweden, WaIlenberg finally discovers a use for his restless brilliance. Working undercover as a dipIomat, he devises schemes to turn Jewish residents into Swedish citizens with the stroke of a pen. As each new strategy is countered by the ruthless S. S., the stakes mount. Wallenberg risks all to face the enemy, knowing that every move couId mean countIess lives saved or Iost. Based on a true story of human courage, this epic miniseries won four Emmy Awards and earned Richard Chamberlain a GoIden GIobe nomination for his inspiring performance. |
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