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

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Errol Morris

• Fred A. Leuchter Jr.
  as Self
• Robert Jan van Pelt
  as Self
• David Irving
  as Self
• Caroline Leuchter
  as Self (voice)
• James Roth
  as Self
• Shelly Shapiro
  as Self

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