5.5The Great Role · 2004
The Great Role (2004) is a Romance / Comedy / Drama film directed by Steve Suissa, starring Stéphane Freiss, Bérénice Bejo, François Berléand.
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5.5Overview
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.
Cast
Stéphane Freiss, Bérénice Bejo, François Berléand, Olivier Sitruk, Rufus, Clément Sibony, Steve Suissa, Valérie Benguigui
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What is "The Great Role" about?
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.
When was "The Great Role" released?
The Great Role was released in 2004.
Who stars in "The Great Role"?
The cast includes Stéphane Freiss, Bérénice Bejo, François Berléand, Olivier Sitruk.
