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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.

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. Leuchter, 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, Leuchter's problems begin.

Top Cast

  • Fred A. Leuchter Jr.

    Fred A. Leuchter Jr.

    Self

  • Robert Jan van Pelt

    Robert Jan van Pelt

    Self

  • David Irving

    David Irving

    Self

  • Caroline Leuchter

    Caroline Leuchter

    Self (voice)

  • James Roth

    James Roth

    Self

  • Shelly Shapiro

    Shelly Shapiro

    Self

  • Suzanne Tabasky

    Suzanne Tabasky

    Self

  • Ernst Zündel

    Ernst Zündel

    Self

  • David Collins

    David Collins

    Re-enactment cast

Overview

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. Leuchter, 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, Leuchter's problems begin.

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