Beautiful Jimmy
ג'ימי היפה
Synopsis
This documentary, directed by Boaz Davidson, was originally intended to warn youth against drug abuse. The film offers an intimate portrait of Shmuel Adi, known as Handsome Jimmy, a 29-year-old man who lives in Tel Aviv and is addicted to opiates and other drugs. In his unique speaking style, Jimmy talks candidly about his struggles and the loneliness of being an addict. The soundtrack features Shalom Hanoch’s song “Children of Life,” written especially for the film.
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- Director
- Boaz Davidson
- Original Score
- Shalom Hanoch
- Original Title
- ג'ימי היפה
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Israel Film Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boaz Davidson
Shalom Hanoch
Tzvi Shissel
Department Leadership Roster
Boaz Davidson
Director
Tzvi Shissel
Producer
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What is Beautiful Jimmy about?
This documentary, directed by Boaz Davidson, was originally intended to warn youth against drug abuse. The film offers an intimate portrait of Shmuel Adi, known as Handsome Jimmy, a 29-year-old man who lives in Tel Aviv and is addicted to opiates and other drugs. In his unique speaking style, Jimmy talks candidly about his struggles and the loneliness of being an addict. The soundtrack features Shalom Hanoch’s song “Children of Life,” written especially for the film.
Who directed Beautiful Jimmy?
Beautiful Jimmy was directed by Boaz Davidson.
Who stars in Beautiful Jimmy?
The principal cast of Beautiful Jimmy includes Yehonatan Geffen.
When was Beautiful Jimmy released and how long is it?
Beautiful Jimmy was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Beautiful Jimmy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beautiful Jimmy was composed by Shalom Hanoch.