The Real Shlemiel
Die Schelme von Schelm
“In a village of fools, he's a hero.”
Synopsis
When God distributed wiseness and foolishness through a newly created world, one of the cherubs accidentally dropped all the foolishness on a tiny village called Chelm. So everyone in the village is very dumb. Recently orphaned boy Aaron and his friendly goat Zlateh live there with Aaron's uncle Shlemiel. When an evil sorcerer and his monster attack the village, Aaron and Zlateh have to defend it themselves.
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Fyvush Finkel
Narrator (voice)
Tommy J. Michaels
Aaron (voice) (as Tommy Michaels)
Ronn Carroll
Uncle Shlemiel (voice)
Tovah Feldshuh
Zlateh the Goat / Aunt Sarah / The Matchmaker (voice)
Stephen D. Newman
Darko the Sorcerer (voice) (as Steve Newman)
Ivy Austin
The Lantuch (voice)
Harry Goz
Gronam Ox (voice)
Lee Wilkof
Sender / Tudras (voice)
Chip Zien
Treitel / The Donkey (voice)
Larry Keith
Schmendrick / Voice Over (voice)
Lewis J. Stadlen
Lekish / Zeinvel / The Peddler (voice)
Laura Dean
Dana (voice)
Margery Gray
Dina (voice) (as Margery Gray Harnick)
Julia K. Murney
Dona (voice) (as Julia K. Murney)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Hanan Kaminski
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Hanan Kaminski, Jacqueline Galia Benousilio
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Die Schelme von Schelm
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Hungary, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Euro Images, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Hanan Kaminski
Albert Hanan Kaminski, Jacqueline Galia Benousilio, Sheldon Harnick, Isaac Bashevis Singer
Michel Legrand
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Hanan Kaminski
Director
Albert Hanan Kaminski
Screenplay
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Jacqueline Galia Benousilio
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Real Shlemiel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Real Shlemiel about?
When God distributed wiseness and foolishness through a newly created world, one of the cherubs accidentally dropped all the foolishness on a tiny village called Chelm. So everyone in the village is very dumb. Recently orphaned boy Aaron and his friendly goat Zlateh live there with Aaron's uncle Shlemiel. When an evil sorcerer and his monster attack the village, Aaron and Zlateh have to defend it themselves.
Who directed The Real Shlemiel?
The Real Shlemiel was directed by Albert Hanan Kaminski.
Who stars in The Real Shlemiel?
The principal cast of The Real Shlemiel includes Fyvush Finkel, Tommy J. Michaels, Ronn Carroll, Tovah Feldshuh, Stephen D. Newman.
When was The Real Shlemiel released and how long is it?
The Real Shlemiel was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Real Shlemiel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Real Shlemiel was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Real Shlemiel?
The Real Shlemiel holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).