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24 August 1976 (Sweden) moreAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Carol Kane Is The Whole Show In Excellent, But Little-seen Drama more (14 total)Cast
(Credited cast)| Carol Kane | ... | Gitl | |
| Steven Keats | ... | Jake | |
| Mel Howard | ... | Bernstein | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Anna Berger | ... | Poultry Woman | |
| Ed Crowley | ... | Inspector (as Edward Crowley) | |
| Paul Freedman | ... | Joey | |
| Sol Frieder | ... | Scribe | |
| Lauren Frost | ... | Fanny | |
| Martin Garner | ... | Boss | |
| Dorrie Kavanaugh | ... | Mamie | |
| Zane Lasky | ... | Greenhorn (as Zane Laski) | |
| Mordecai Lawner | ... | Waiter | |
| Leib Lensky | ... | Peddler | |
| Robert Lesser | ... | Lawyer | |
| Eda Reiss Merin | ... | Rabbi's Wife | |
| Joanna Merlin | ... | Jake's Landlady | |
| Doris Roberts | ... | Mrs. Kavarsky | |
| Bert Salzman | ... | Zalman | |
| Zvee Scooler | ... | Rabbi | |
| Lin Shaye | ... | Whore | |
| Claudia Silver | ... | Feigie | |
| Philip Sterling | ... | Mr. Lipman | |
| Stephen Strimpell | ... | Joe Peltner | |
| Joel Wolfe | ... | Kaminsky | |
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This slow-moving, cheaply made period piece surprised me with its well-constructed plot and good characterizations. The movie takes place in New York at the end of the 19th century. Carol Kane plays a Russian Jewish woman who comes to USA in order to join her husband, who had left Russia in search for a better future. But Kane is shocked to discover that her husband no longer cares for traditional values. It is an interesting take on clash of cultures. The film is very good at exploring the lives of immigrants who often want to assimilate, but do not want to lose their cultural identity. Kane's quirky looks and unintentional funny voice prevented her from ever becoming a major Hollywood player, but I have always liked her. Here she demonstrates that she could be great under the right circumstances. She is unforgettable, and kudos to the Academy for recognizing a superb performance in a very low budget, independently produced film. Kane has never found another great film role (her babysitter in the original "A Stranger Calls" is an iconic role, though), but I'm glad that she eventually gained some respect when she joined the cast of TV series "Taxi." If you want to see what she is capable doing, watch this movie, it is now available on DVD.