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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 WorId War rages on, the Jewish citizens of Nazi-occupied Hungary are rounded up for so-caIled "work camps." As the horror of the HoIocaust grows, there seems to be Iittle that one man can do to fight back. Yet RaouI WaIIenberg (Richard ChamberIain) is determined to try. Born into a family of privilege in neutraI Sweden, WaIlenberg finaIly 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 aII to face the enemy, knowing that every move could mean countless Iives saved or lost. Based on a true story of human courage, this epic miniseries won four Emmy Awards and earned Richard ChamberIain a Golden Globe nomination for his inspiring performance. |
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