Awake and Sing! (1972)

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The Bergers, a blue-collar Jewish family living in an overstuffed tenement and undone by the Depression, struggle through hard times and dream of a better future in this 1972 production of Clifford Odets' pungent play. Personalities and politics clash as Odets' mélange of characters try to survive on pennies a day. Walter Matthau plays cynical World War I amputee Moe Axelrod, and Leo Fuchs portrays the family's iron-willed leftist grandfather.

Director: Norman Lloyd, Robert Hopkins
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
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Production: KCET, Broadway Theatre Archive
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

new york city, world war i, great depression, filmed theater

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Awake and Sing! about?
The Bergers, a blue-collar Jewish family living in an overstuffed tenement and undone by the Depression, struggle through hard times and dream of a better future in this 1972 production of Clifford Odets' pungent play. Personalities and politics clash as Odets' mélange of characters try to survive on pennies a day. Walter Matthau plays cynical World War I amputee Moe Axelrod, and Leo Fuchs portrays the family's iron-willed leftist grandfather.
Who directed Awake and Sing!?
Awake and Sing! was directed by Norman Lloyd, Robert Hopkins.
Who stars in Awake and Sing!?
Awake and Sing! stars Walter Matthau, Ron Rifkin, Felicia Farr, Martin Ritt, Leo Fuchs, Robert Lipton.
How long is Awake and Sing!?
Awake and Sing! has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Awake and Sing!?
Awake and Sing! is a Drama film.
Where was Awake and Sing! produced?
Awake and Sing! was produced in United States of America.