Description |
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
Language |
English or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English subtitles. |
Cast |
Maximilian Schell, Rod Steiger, Robby Benson, Barry Miller. |
Credits |
Music, Elmer Bernstein. |
Summary |
The story of two teenage boys who become best friends despite huge differences in their upbringing. Danny is the son of an orthodox Hasidic Rabbi. Reuven comes from a progressive Jewish family whose father stands at the forefront of the battle for Israeli statehood. Danny's every moment is devoted to religious study, while Reuven plays jazz piano and is intensely interested in the changing world around him. Their family differences soon force both to make difficult choices. |
Note |
Special features: Commentary by director Jeremy Paul Kagan; original theatrical trailer; missing scene; interviews with director Jeremy Paul Kagan; interview with Rod Steiger; behind the scenes footage; director's storyboards; director's sketches; production stills; screenplay selections; posters, openings & awards. |
Subject |
Jewish teenagers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Male friendship -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Hasidism -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Teenagers -- Conduct of life -- Drama.
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Genre |
Melodramas (Motion pictures)
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Feature films.
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Added Author |
Riklis, M.
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Landau, Edie.
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Landau, Ely.
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Gordon, Edwin, 1925-
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Kagan, Jeremy Paul.
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Schell, Maximilian.
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Steiger, Rod, 1925-2002.
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Benson, Robby.
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Miller, Barry, 1958-
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Potok, Chaim.
Chosen.
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Hen's Tooth Video (Firm)
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Standard No. |
759731412124 |
Music No. |
#4121 Hen's Tooth Video |
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