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

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

91 min

Cast:

Fred A. Leuchter Jr., Robert Jan van Pelt, David Irving

Quality:

HD

Director:

Errol Morris

Release:

1999

Country:

United Kingdom, United States

Rating:

7.0