Schindler's List (1993)

Steven Spielberg directed and produced Schindler's List, a 1993 American historical drama film written by Steven Zaillian. It is based on Australian author Thomas Keneally's non-fiction novel Schindler's Ark, published in 1982. The film is set during World War II, Oskar Schindler, a German businessman, employed over a thousand predominantly Polish-Jewish immigrants who were spared from the Holocaust by working in his factories.

The film received overwhelming critical acclaim for its tone, performances (particularly Fiennes, Kingsley, and Neeson), atmosphere, and Spielberg's directing. It was also a box office triumph, grossing $322 million worldwide on a budget of $22 million. It won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Score, out of twelve nominations. The film went on to win many of the other awards, including seven BAFTAs and three Golden Globes. Schindler's List was voted 8th on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 best American films of all time in 2007.

Detailed Information:

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall

Release dates: November 30, 1993 (Washington, D.C.)/December 15, 1993 (United States)
Running time: 195 minutes