Overview

This Israeli-made film is set along the battle-torn West Bank. Military governor Makram Khouri tries to flush out some fugitive PLO activists by hanging the rotting, stinking carcass of a dead donkey in a village square. Israeli doctor Rami Danon forgets his animosity towards the PLO and, out of compassion, cuts the carcass down. For disobeying Khouri's orders, Danon becomes as much a fugitive as the Palestinians. While in hiding, Danon befriends Arab hermit Tuncel Kurtiz, whose adopted son is a member of the PLO.

Cast

Tuncel Kurtiz, Rami Danon, Makram J. Khoury, Dan Muggia, Iris Hoffman, Muhamad Dib, Imman Kahil, Daud Ashak

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What is "The Smile of the Lamb" about?

This Israeli-made film is set along the battle-torn West Bank. Military governor Makram Khouri tries to flush out some fugitive PLO activists by hanging the rotting, stinking carcass of a dead donkey in a village square. Israeli doctor Rami Danon forgets his animosity towards the PLO and, out of compassion, cuts the carcass down. For disobeying Khouri's orders, Danon becomes as much a fugitive as the Palestinians. While in hiding, Danon befriends Arab hermit Tuncel Kurtiz, whose adopted son is a member of the PLO.

When was "The Smile of the Lamb" released?

The Smile of the Lamb was released in 1986.

Who stars in "The Smile of the Lamb"?

The cast includes Tuncel Kurtiz, Rami Danon, Makram J. Khoury, Dan Muggia.