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


Fred A. Leuchter Jr.
Fred A. Leuchter Jr.
Self
Fred A. Leuchter Jr.
Self


Robert Jan van Pelt
Robert Jan van Pelt
Self
Robert Jan van Pelt
Self


David Irving
David Irving
Self
David Irving
Self
Caroline Leuchter
Caroline Leuchter
Self (voice)
Caroline Leuchter
Self (voice)
James Roth
James Roth
Self
James Roth
Self


Shelly Shapiro
Shelly Shapiro
Self
Shelly Shapiro
Self
Suzanne Tabasky
Suzanne Tabasky
Self
Suzanne Tabasky
Self
Ernst Zündel
Ernst Zündel
Self
Ernst Zündel
Self


David Collins
David Collins
Re-enactment cast
David Collins
Re-enactment cast
Daniel Polsby
Daniel Polsby
Re-enactment cast
Daniel Polsby
Re-enactment cast
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