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The Garden (1977)

1h 31m

Running Time

The Garden (1977)

Name: The Garden
Genre: Drama
Released: 1977-01-01

1h 31m

Running Time

Plot.

Abraham, an old man, has a fruit garden in Jerusalem that is threatened by a number of people who want to buy him out or chase him off. One day, the old man finds a mute young woman (Melanie Griffith), confused after being attacked by thugs, wandering in his garden and he thinks she is actually an angel.

Where to Watch.

Subs

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Cast & Crew.

Melanie Griffith

Young Girl

Shaike Ophir

Avram

Tuvia Tavi

Isaac

Zachi Noy

Rami

Victor Nord

Director

Shoshana Doar

Sara

Sa'adia Damari

Haham Ifrach

Yosef Avisar

Writer

Victor Nord

Director

Noam Sheriff

Composer

Zion Avrahamian

Editor

Media.

Details.

Release Date
January 1, 1977

Original Name
הגן

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 31m

Genres
Drama

Last updated: 2025-03-01

Wiki.

The Garden (Ha-Gan) is a 1977 Israeli drama film directed by Victor Nord, his first feature. It stars Shaike Ophir, a young Melanie Griffith, Zachi Noy, Sa'adia Damari, and Shoshana Duer. The film is about a wandering young woman (Griffith) who, after a sexual assault, stumbles upon an old man who faces eviction from his garden. The old man mistakes her for an angel.

The Garden was the official Israeli entry at the International Cannes Film festival (Les Yeux Fertiles section), 1977, San Francisco International Film festival, October 1977, and many other film forums.

Opening night in Germany as HaGahn 1978. Recently (2024) re-released as Der Garten in Germany. (Look for the recent trailer)