The Great Role
Original title: Le grand rôle
IMDb5.64
20041h 29m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Steve Suissa
- Writers
- Sophie Tepper, Steve Suissa, Daniel Cohen, Daniel Goldenberg
- Producer
- Sophie Tepper
- Production
- La Région Île-de-France, 7IA, Caroline Production, Egérie Productions, Les Films Alain Sarde
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Who directed The Great Role?
The Great Role was directed by Steve Suissa.
When was The Great Role released?
The Great Role was released in 2004.
