Schindler’s List

Schindler’s List portrays the life of Oskar Schindler and his efforts during the Holocaust. Spielberg breaks out of his comfort zone and earned seven Academy Awards for his trouble. Schindler’s List shows a harsh black and white realism that portrays the battle between good and evil. Despite the films massive controversy it was an enormous success with audiences and critics proving Spielberg as one of the all time great film directors.

Production

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Produced by Steven Spielberg, Gerald R. Molen, Branko Lustig

Screenplay by Steven Zaillian

Based on Schindler's Ark by Thomas Keneally

Starring Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall, Jonathan Sagall, Embeth Davidtz

Music by John Williams

Cinematography by Janusz Kamiński

Edited by Michael Kahn

Production company: Amblin Entertainment

Distribution & Stats

Distributed by Universal Pictures

Release date: November 30, 1993 (Washington, D.C.) December 15, 1993 (United States)

Running time: 195 minutes

Country: United States

Language: English

Budget: $22 million

Box office: $321.3 million