The Going Up of David Lev (1973)

A ten-year-old Israeli boy whose father died years earlier during the Six-Day-War is determined to find out more about his father's death. He skips school and, with the help of a friendly cab driver, heads to Jerusalem to find the men who fought with his father's unit and learn the exact circumstances. During the drive from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the cabbie provides a history of the establishment of the Jewish state

Director: James F. Collier
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, Family
Runtime: 90 min
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Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

jerusalem, tel aviv, israel, death of father, kibbutz, cab driver, skipping school

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Going Up of David Lev about?
A ten-year-old Israeli boy whose father died years earlier during the Six-Day-War is determined to find out more about his father's death. He skips school and, with the help of a friendly cab driver, heads to Jerusalem to find the men who fought with his father's unit and learn the exact circumstances. During the drive from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the cabbie provides a history of the establishment of the Jewish state
Who directed The Going Up of David Lev?
The Going Up of David Lev was directed by James F. Collier.
Who stars in The Going Up of David Lev?
The Going Up of David Lev stars Brandon Cruz, Melvyn Douglas, Claire Bloom, Chaim Topol, Shmuel Segal.
How long is The Going Up of David Lev?
The Going Up of David Lev has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Going Up of David Lev?
The Going Up of David Lev is a TV Movie, Drama, Family film.
Where was The Going Up of David Lev produced?
The Going Up of David Lev was produced in United States of America.