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The Lady in Question

The Lady in Question

19994.01h 34mPG

Overview

In 1938, Jewish-rights activist Emma Sachs is targeted by the Nazis. When she dies, foul play is suspected. But was it the Nazis, or was it someone else? Det. Tony Rossini investigates, along with Larry "Cash" Carter, a theatre director connected to Mrs. Sachs and her family.

Directed by Joyce Chopra
Written by Gene Wilder, Gilbert Pearlman
Produced by Craig McNeil, Stan Margulies, Steven Paul
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Top Cast

Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

Larry 'Cash' Carter

Mike Starr

Mike Starr

Det. Tony Rossini

Cherry Jones

Cherry Jones

Mimi Barnes

Barbara Sukowa

Barbara Sukowa

Rachel Singer

John Benjamin Hickey

John Benjamin Hickey

Paul Kessler

Michael Cumpsty

Michael Cumpsty

Klaus Gruber

Daniel Sauli

Daniel Sauli

Rudy Bernheim

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Kerry McPherson

Dorie Bernheim

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Dixie Seatle

Gertie Moser

Claire Bloom

Claire Bloom

Emma Sachs

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About The Lady in Question

The Lady in Question is a crime, mystery, thriller, tv movie film released in 1999 exploring themes of nazi, germany, murder, woman director. Directed by Joyce Chopra, it stars Gene Wilder, Mike Starr, Cherry Jones. In 1938, Jewish-rights activist Emma Sachs is targeted by the Nazis. When she dies, foul play is suspected. But was it the Nazis, or was it someone else? Det. Tony Rossini investigates, along with Larry "Cash" Carter, a theatre director connected to Mrs. Sachs and her family.

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