The Great Role | Le grand rôle
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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 89 minutes
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Played Maurice Kurtz
Bérénice Bejo
Played Perla Kurtz
François Berléand
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Rufus
Played Monsieur Silberman
Clément Sibony
Played Benoît
Steve Suissa
Played Doron
Valérie Benguigui
Played Viviane
Peter Coyote
Played Rudolph Grichenberg
Lionel Abelanski
Played Simon Laufer
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