Mr. Death outlines its subject's controversial life's work with the deeply fascinating and thought-provoking élan film fans have come to expect from director Errol Morris. Read critic reviews
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.
1999, Documentary, 1h 30m
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Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris investigates the case of a man who became an authority on capital punishment, but was discredited when he got involved on the wrong side of a court case. Leutcher, a meek man whose appearance belies his grim expertise, develops what he says is a more effective electric chair. Before long he's in demand from officials who want his opinions on other kinds of execution. But when called to aid the case of an accused Holocaust denier, Leutcher's problems begin.
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Rating: PG-13
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Genre: Documentary
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Original Language: English
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Director: Errol Morris
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Producer: Dorothy Aufiero, David Collins, Errol Morris, Kathy Trustman, Michael Williams
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Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Box Office (Gross USA): $495.3K
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Distributor: Universal Pictures
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Sound Mix: Surround
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Critic Reviews for Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.
Audience Reviews for Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.
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Wow! Great early effort by Errol Morris and we can see how his effective documentary tools were developed here. Leuchter probably gets more attention that he deserves as a result but it is a shocking look at the true nut jobs that exist in the broader world.
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Interesting study of Fred Leuchter's underwhelming career, poor judgement and antisemitic reasoning.
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What a bizzare little man.
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Amazing look at an outsider, and the choices he makes to be accepted, no matter by whom. Disturbing and sad, this is a truly great film about lonliness and what it drives people to do.
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