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

Synopsis

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 execution methods. But when called to aid the case of an accused Holocaust denier, Leuchter's problems begin.

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Key crew

• Errol MorrisDirector

Cast

• Fred A. Leuchter Jr.Self
• Robert Jan van PeltSelf
• David IrvingSelf
• Caroline LeuchterSelf (voice)
• James RothSelf
• Shelly ShapiroSelf
• Suzanne TabaskySelf
• Ernst ZündelSelf
• David CollinsRe-enactment cast
• Daniel PolsbyRe-enactment cast
• Jeff BrownRe-enactment cast
• Robert DuerrRe-enactment cast

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