Jump (2009)

Synopsis: September 10, 1928: An accident occurs at the Tyrolean Zillertal that leads to a spectacular circumstantial evidence lawsuit that causes a stir far beyond the Austrian borders. The Jewish... September 10, 1928: An accident occurs at the Tyrolean Zillertal that leads to a spectacular circumstantial evidence lawsuit that causes a stir far beyond the Austrian borders.

The Jewish dentist Morduch Halsman (Heinz Hoenig) whose origins are in Riga/ Latvia goes on a mountain hike with his 22 year old son Philippe (Ben Silverstone). Morduch Halsman dies during this journey. His son`s version of the story: His father fell.

Philippe Halsman is arrested due to patricide suspicions. His lawyer (Patrick Swayze) is able to get a reprieve for the misdemeanant with help from prominent intercessors like Sigmund Freud, Albert Einstein and Thomas Mann.

Halsman later escapes to New York. He makes photos for over a hundred covers of the LIFE magazine. With his portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Richard Nixon and many other prominent people of his time he becomes world-famous. Halsman‟s „Jump photos‟ are still legendary today. --© Official Site [More]

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Ben Silverstone, Sybil Danning, Martine McCutcheon

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Ben Silverstone, Sybil Danning, Martine McCutcheon

Director: Joshua Sinclair

Director: Joshua Sinclair
Studio: Laemmle/Zeller Films

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