The Great Role (2004)
1h 29m
Running Time
October 13, 2004Release Date
The Great Role (2004)
1h 29m
Running Time
October 13, 2004Release Date
Network & Production Companies



Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

Stéphane Freiss
Maurice Kurtz

Bérénice Bejo
Perla Kurtz

François Berléand
Benny Schwarz

Olivier Sitruk
Sami Rebbot

Rufus
Monsieur Silberman

Clément Sibony
Benoît

Laurent Bateau
Elie Weill

Steve Suissa
Doron / Director / Writer

Stéphan Guérin-Tillié
Edouard

Valérie Benguigui
Viviane

Peter Coyote
Rudolph Grichenberg

Lionel Abelanski
Simon Laufer

Daniel Cohen
Writer

Sophie Tepper
Writer / Producer

David Marouani
Original Music Composer

Guillaume Schiffman
Director of Photography

Monica Coleman
Editor

Aline Dupays
Costume Design

Christophe Offenstein
Director of Photography

Daniel Goldenberg
Novel

Névil de Montalembert Coleman
Editor

Éric Barboza
Production Design
Media.

Details.
Release DateOctober 13, 2004
Original NameLe grand rôle
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 29m
Genres
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