The Great Role(2004)
When a famous American film director, Rudolph Grichenberg, comes to Paris to cast a Yiddish version of 'The Merchant of Venice,' Maurice Kurtz and his friends try out for the role of Shylock. Thinking he has finally been cast in an important film role after years of obscurity, Maurice rushes home to tell his beloved wife, Perla. Later, Maurice discovers the part has gone to a famous American star, but he must play the role of his life to be sure Perla, who has become very ill with cancer, doesn't find out.
Movie: The Great Role
Top 10 Billed Cast
Maurice Kurtz
Perla Kurtz
Benny Schwarz
Sami Rebbot
Monsieur Silberman
Benoît
Doron
Viviane
Rudolph Grichenberg
Simon Laufer
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When a famous American film director, Rudolph Grichenberg, comes to Paris to cast a Yiddish version of 'The Merchant of Venice,' Maurice Kurtz and his friends try out for the role of Shylock. Thinking he has finally been cast in an important film role after years of obscurity, Maurice rushes home to tell his beloved wife, Perla. Later, Maurice discovers the part has gone to a famous American star, but he must play the role of his life to be sure Perla, who has become very ill with cancer, doesn't find out.
Release Date
2004-10-13
Average
5.2
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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