The Great Role (2004)
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.
Director: Steve Suissa
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: October 13, 2004
Cast
- Stéphane Freiss - Maurice Kurtz
- Bérénice Bejo - Perla Kurtz
- François Berléand - Benny Schwarz
- Olivier Sitruk - Sami Rebbot
- Rufus - Monsieur Silberman
- Clément Sibony - Benoît
- Steve Suissa - Doron
- Valérie Benguigui - Viviane
- Peter Coyote - Rudolph Grichenberg
- Lionel Abelanski - Simon Laufer
Screenplay
Music: David Marouani
Cinematography: Christophe Offenstein, Guillaume Schiffman
Editing: Monica Coleman, Névil de Montalembert Coleman
Production: La Région Île-de-France, 7IA, Caroline Production, Egérie Productions, Les Films Alain Sarde, Les Films de l'Espoir, Canal+
Country: France
Language: Français, Yiddish
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Steve Suissa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Role about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Great Role?
- The Great Role was directed by Steve Suissa.
- Who stars in The Great Role?
- The Great Role stars Stéphane Freiss, Bérénice Bejo, François Berléand, Olivier Sitruk, Rufus, Clément Sibony.
- How long is The Great Role?
- The Great Role has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Role?
- The Great Role is a Romance, Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Great Role produced?
- The Great Role was produced in France.