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Director:
Jeremy Kagan
Writers:
Edwin Gordon (writer)
Chaim Potok (novel)
Release Date:
30 April 1982 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
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Awards:
4 wins more
User Comments:
A key example of great 80's filmmaking more (12 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Maximilian Schell ... Professor David Malter

Rod Steiger ... Reb Saunders
Robby Benson ... Danny Saunders
Barry Miller ... Reuven Malter
Hildy Brooks ... Mrs. Saunders
Kaethe Fine ... Shaindel Saunders

Ron Rifkin ... Baseball coach
Robert John Burke ... Levi Saunders (as Robert Burke)
Lonny Price ... Davey

Evan Handler ... Goldberg
Douglas Warhit ... Sam

Jeff Marcus ... Schwartzi
Stuart Charno ... 1st Baseman
Richard Lifschutz ... Hassidic Coach
Clement Fowler ... Doctor
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
108 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Iceland:L | Australia:PG | Finland:S | USA:PG
Filming Locations:
Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Company:
Chosen Film Company more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Frank Maxwell's final feature film. more
Quotes:
Danny Saunders: Are you angry with me?
Reuven Malter: ...No. I'm not.
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Movie Connections:
Features Thrill of a Romance (1945) more

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A key example of great 80's filmmaking, 1 November 2003
Author: frank56 (frankimages@hotmail.com) from Los Angeles, California

I'm overjoyed that this excellent film is finally available on DVD. Robby Benson gives a performance that may finally receive the proper recognition. This is a story about friendship, true heart and life -- just see it and enjoy the richly developed performances and storytelling that unfold like a beautiful flower -- simply great.

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