The Burial Society
Synopsis
In The Burial Society, Sheldon Kasner, an unlikely criminal who works as a bank loan manager, infiltrates the mysterious world of the Chevrah Kadisha (the Jewish society that prepares bodies for burial according to ancient ritual) in order to steal a body and fake his own death after mobsters come after him looking for two million dollars that he is accused of having stolen. Having sought and found refuge within this ancient religious society, Sheldon finds himself captivated by this unusual and powerful world and the three old men who run it.
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Rob LaBelle
Sheldon Kasner
Jan Rubeš
Marvin Telekunsky
Allan Rich
Hy Leibowitz
Bill Meilen
Harry Epstein
David Paymer
Morry Zimmer
Seymour Cassel
Sam Goldberg
Jeff Seymour
Jake Lightman
Bill Mondy
Stuart Lightman
Linden Banks
Rabbi Fernstein
Nathaniel DeVeaux
Lyle Divine - Private Dick
Betty Linde
Mrs. Grunbaum
Nick Misura
Real Building Manager
Dagmar Midcap
News Reporter 1
Mitra Lohrasb
News Reporter 2
Sashi Bommakanty
Arab (uncredited)
Elaine Kliner
Extra (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Racz
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Racz
- Original Title
- The Burial Society
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Racz
Nicholas Racz
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Racz
Director
Nicholas Racz
Writer
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What is The Burial Society about?
In The Burial Society, Sheldon Kasner, an unlikely criminal who works as a bank loan manager, infiltrates the mysterious world of the Chevrah Kadisha (the Jewish society that prepares bodies for burial according to ancient ritual) in order to steal a body and fake his own death after mobsters come after him looking for two million dollars that he is accused of having stolen. Having sought and found refuge within this ancient religious society, Sheldon finds himself captivated by this unusual and powerful world and the three old men who run it.
Who directed The Burial Society?
The Burial Society was directed by Nicholas Racz.
Who stars in The Burial Society?
The principal cast of The Burial Society includes Rob LaBelle, Jan Rubeš, Allan Rich, Bill Meilen, David Paymer.
When was The Burial Society released and how long is it?
The Burial Society was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.