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

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

December 29, 1999 | 91 min

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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Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Fred A. Leuchter Jr.

Naomi Scott

Robert Jan van Pelt

Naomi Scott

David Irving

Naomi Scott

Caroline Leuchter

Naomi Scott

James Roth

Naomi Scott

Shelly Shapiro

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