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Hiob
Hiob
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Hiob

1978
4h 7m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1978

Runtime

4h 7m

Storyline

In war-torn Galicia, devout Jew Mendel Singer’s family faces hardship: his eldest sons are conscripted - one flees to Austria, then America - while their frail newborn Menuchim is deemed unfit to emigrate. Torn between love and survival, Mendel must choose who goes to the New World.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
4h 7m
Jan 1, 1978
Languages
German
Director
Michael Kehlmann
Michael Kehlmann
Production
NDR
NDR
ORF
ORF
Production Countries
Austria
Germany

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Günter Mack

Günter Mack

Mendel Singer

Despina Pajanou

Despina Pajanou

Mirjam

Susi Nicoletti

Susi Nicoletti

Frau Skowronnek

Eric Pohlmann

Eric Pohlmann

Herr Skowronnek

Klaus Behrendt

Ludwig Hirsch

Ludwig Hirsch

Schemarjah

Towje Kleiner

Towje Kleiner

Mr.Frisch

Erich Auer

Erich Auer

Otto Kerry

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