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The Great Role

Romance, Comedy, Drama | 2004-10-13 | France

IMDB5.8 / 10

Budget$0

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Runtime89 min.

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.

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La Région Île-de-France
7IA
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Caroline Production
Egérie Productions
Les Films Alain Sarde
Les Films de l'Espoir
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Canal+

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