The Survivor Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Mar. 23, 2022

The Survivor

Director: Barry Levinson

Starring: Ben Foster • Vicky Krieps • Billy Magnussen • Peter Sarsgaard • Saro Emirze

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Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Completed

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Shutdown

Awaiting release by distributor; release date not yet announced.

December 28, 2021

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: The Survivor is based on the incredible true story of Harry Haft, who, after being sent to Auschwitz, survives not only the unspeakable horrors of the camp, but the gladiatorial boxing spectacle he is forced to perform with his fellow prisoners for the amusement of his captors. Unbeknownst to those who try to destroy him, Haft is driven by the most important reason any man has to survive, a quest to reunite with the woman he loves. After a daring escape, he makes his way to New York, where he succeeds in using his boxing skills to establish a name for himself in the hopes of finding his one true love. His indomitable spirit lands him in the ring with boxing legends like Rocky Marciano as he fights to make sense of his past and reclaim the life that was stolen from him.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Survivor.

Ben Foster
... Harry Haft

The Contractor, Lone Survivor
Vicky Krieps
Hot Milk, The Dead Don’t Hurt
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Billy Magnussen
Lilo & Stitch, Into the Woods
Peter Sarsgaard
September 5, The Bride!
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Saro Emirze
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Dar Zuzovsky
Danny DeVito
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, Poolman
John Leguizamo
Bob Trevino Likes It, Ice Age 6

Crew Behind the Film

The The Survivor behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Barry Levinson last directed Rock The Kasbah and The Humbling. The film's writer Barry Levinson last wrote The Humbling and Man of the Year.

Director: Barry Levinson
Screenwriter: Barry Levinson

Studio: HBO Max Originals
Production Companies: —

Production Details

What we know about the The Survivor movie production.

Key Facts

The film’s production was aided by a team at USC Shoah Foundation, who provided detailed historical consulting in addition to access to a testimony of Haft, filmed in 2007 and preserved within USC Shoah Foundation's Visual History Archive (HBO Max, 12/28/2021).
The HBO acquisition comes on the heels of the film’s world premiere screening at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, which garnered critical praise for the film, direction, and cast performances (HBO Max, 12/28/2021).
Based on the book Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Rocky Marciano by Alan Haft.

Production Updates for The Survivor

Dec 2021

Completed

Changed The Survivor movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for disturbing violent content, language and some nudity
Runtime: N/A
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Language: English