The Exiles (1989)

9.0/10 • 116 min • Documentary

Overview

A chronicle of the rescue of oppressed intellectuals and artists from Europe before the outbreak of World War II. It studies the cultural and intellectual impact of this emigre population on American life.

Cast

Hans Bethe

Self

Dolly Haas

Fritz Lang

Lotte Lenya

Self

Rod Serling

Edward Teller

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