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

The story

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

Fred A. Leuchter Jr.Self

Robert Jan van PeltSelf

David IrvingSelf

Caroline Leuchter

Caroline LeuchterSelf (voice)

James Roth

James RothSelf

Shelly ShapiroSelf

Suzanne Tabasky

Suzanne TabaskySelf

Ernst Zündel

Ernst ZündelSelf

David CollinsRe-enactment cast

Daniel Polsby

Daniel PolsbyRe-enactment cast

Jeff Brown

Jeff BrownRe-enactment cast

Robert Duerr

Robert DuerrRe-enactment cast