S1·E1 The Gathering Darkness
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- April 16, 1978
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Director
- Marvin J. Chomsky
- Writer
- Gerald Green
- Score
- 7/10 (3 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Berlin, Germany, 1935. The Weisses, a Jewish family, celebrate son Karl's marriage to Inga Helms, a Christian girl. When Erik Dorf is unable to find work as a lawyer, wife Marta urges him to apply for a Nazi regime job. Erik Dorf warns Dr. Weiss he should leave Germany. Karl is arrested and sent to Buchenwald concentration camp, and Dr. Weiss is deported to Poland. Erik Dorf continues to advance in the Nazi hierarchy.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Holocaust air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('The Gathering Darkness') originally aired on April 16, 1978.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('The Gathering Darkness')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 86 minutes.
What happens in Holocaust Season 1 Episode 1?
Berlin, Germany, 1935. The Weisses, a Jewish family, celebrate son Karl's marriage to Inga Helms, a Christian girl. When Erik Dorf is unable to find work as a lawyer, wife Marta urges him to apply for a Nazi regime job. Erik Dorf warns Dr. Weiss he should leave Germany. Karl is arrested and sent to ...
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