Kazablan
קזבלן
“An embittered gang leader seeks the respect of his neighbors and the love of a young woman”
Synopsis
An adaptation of a popular Israeli stage musical. Kazablan is an army veteran turned gang leader in the Israeli port of Jaffa who masks his feelings of bitterness with a lot of bravado. He's sweet on Rachel, a young woman who lives with her father and stepmother. The budding relationship scandalizes the neighbors (not to mention Rachel's parents) and infuriates Yanush, a middle-aged shoe store owner who wants Rachel for himself. (Yanush feels he's entitled to marry Rachel since they're both Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern European origins, whereas Kazablan is a Sephardic Jew from Morocco.) The neighborhood has something else to worry about besides the antics of Kazablan and his gang: the city wants to tear down their crumbling homes. The residents pool their resources to save their houses, but the money that's collected is stolen. When he's jailed for the theft, Kazablan must find a way to clear himself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Menahem Golan
- Screenplay & Story
- Menahem Golan, Yigal Mosenzon, Joel Silberg, Haim Heffer
- Original Score
- Dov Seltzer
- Original Title
- קזבלן
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Noah Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Menahem Golan
Menahem Golan, Yigal Mosenzon, Joel Silberg, Haim Heffer
Dov Seltzer
David Gurfinkel
Dov Hoenig
Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
Menahem Golan
Director
Menahem Golan
Writer
Yigal Mosenzon
Writer
Joel Silberg
Writer
Dov Seltzer
Original Music Composer
Menahem Golan
Producer
David Gurfinkel
Director of Photography
Dov Hoenig
Editor
Haim Heffer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kazablan
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What is Kazablan about?
An adaptation of a popular Israeli stage musical. Kazablan is an army veteran turned gang leader in the Israeli port of Jaffa who masks his feelings of bitterness with a lot of bravado. He's sweet on Rachel, a young woman who lives with her father and stepmother. The budding relationship scandalizes the neighbors (not to mention Rachel's parents) and infuriates Yanush, a middle-aged shoe store owner who wants Rachel for himself. (Yanush feels he's entitled to marry Rachel since they're both Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern European origins, whereas Kazablan is a Sephardic Jew from Morocco.) The neighborhood has something else to worry about besides the antics of Kazablan and his gang: the city wants to tear down their crumbling homes. The residents pool their resources to save their houses, but the money that's collected is stolen. When he's jailed for the theft, Kazablan must find a way to clear himself.
Who directed Kazablan?
Kazablan was directed by Menahem Golan.
Who stars in Kazablan?
The principal cast of Kazablan includes Yehoram Gaon, Efrat Lavie, Arieh Elias, Etti Grotes, Gita Luka.
When was Kazablan released and how long is it?
Kazablan was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Kazablan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kazablan was composed by Dov Seltzer.