National Theatre Live: Good
Professor John Halder is a 'good' man. But 'good' men must adapt to survive.
Genres
Overview
As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
100 min
Release Date
2023-04-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
8.5
David Tennant
Professor John Halder/Johnny
Elliot Levey
Maurice
Sharon Small
Helen/Mother
Jim Creighton
Hoss
Rebecca Bainbridge
Ensemble
Izaak Cainer
Ensemble
Jamie Cameron
Ensemble
Edie Newman
Ensemble
Lizzie Schenk
Ensemble
George Todica
Ensemble
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