Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Rai 1
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.0/10
Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man
Overview
The true story of Giorgio Perlasca, an Italian cattle dealer and avowed fascist who — trapped in Nazi-occupied Budapest after Italy's armistice with the Allies — nevertheless saved more than 5,000 Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust through a combination of lies, bribery and derring-do.
This production, originally released in 2002, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
- • Produced in France, Hungary, Italy, Sweden.
- • Original Language: Italian.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Luca Zingaretti
Giorgio Perlasca
Jérôme Anger
Farkas
Amanda Sandrelli
Magda
Franco Castellano
Adam
György Cserhalmi
Hauptsturmführer Bleiber
Marco Bonini
Sándor
Lorenzo Lavia
Daniel
Elena Arvigo
Anna
Seasons
Season 1
2 Episodes • Aired 2002-01-28
No season overview provided for this season.