The Kastner Trial (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1994, The Kastner Trial is a drama series.
What it’s about. This three-part television courtroom drama series is based on one of the most controversial trials in Israel’s history. In 1944 Dr Yisrael Kastner, a member of the committee for the rescue of Hungarian Jewry, succeeded in saving the lives of 1,685 Jews by gaining permission for them to leave Budapest. A decade later he was accused of collaborating with the Nazis and was assassinated. Focusing on the courtroom procedures of 1954–5, as well as on the private lives of the protagonists, and drawing on court proceedings and interviews, the drama deconstructs the narrative of the Holocaust, bringing out issues such as the ineffective policy of the Zionist leadership regarding the Holocaust and the morally ambivalent stance of the survivors.
Who’s in it. The Kastner Trial stars Ya'akov Alperin, Avigail Ariely, Idit Gideon Ben-Eliyahu and Sasson Gabai as Israel (Rudolf/Reszo) Kastner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Kastner Trial sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kastner Trial page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kastner Trial tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kastner Trial (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kastner Trial change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kastner Trial worth watching?
- The Kastner Trial holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Kastner Trial?
- The Kastner Trial stars Ya'akov Alperin, Avigail Ariely, Idit Gideon Ben-Eliyahu, Sasson Gabai and Yosef Carmon.
- When was The Kastner Trial released?
- The Kastner Trial was released in 1994.