The Great Role

The Great Role

5.2/101h 29m2004
The Great Role

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.

Genres

RomanceComedyDrama

Production Companies

La Région Île-de-France
7IA
Caroline Production
Egérie Productions
Les Films Alain Sarde
Les Films de l'Espoir
Canal+

Additional Information

Original Title:Le grand rôle
Original Language:French
Status:Released

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