Avalon
“Three generations of family. They shared a dream called America in a place called Avalon.”
Synopsis
A Polish-Jewish family comes to the U.S. at the beginning of the twentieth century. There, the family and their children try to make themselves a better future in the so-called promised land.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Avalon Trailer (1990)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-14
Top Cast
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Armin Mueller-Stahl
Sam Krichinsky
Aidan Quinn
Jules Kaye
Elizabeth Perkins
Ann Kaye
Joan Plowright
Eva Krichinsky
Leo Fuchs
Hymie Krichinsky
Lou Jacobi
Gabriel Krichynsky
Eve Gordon
Dottie Krik
Kevin Pollak
Izzy Kirke
Israel Rubinek
Nathan Krichinsky
Elijah Wood
Michael Kaye
Grant Gelt
Teddy Kirke
Mindy Loren Isenstein
Mindy Kirk
Shifra Lerer
Nellie Krichinsky
Mina Bern
Alice Krichinsky
Frania Rubinek
Faye Krichinsky
Neil Kirk
Herbie
Ronald Guttman
Simka
Rachel Aviva
Elka
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Levinson
- Original Score
- Randy Newman
- Original Title
- Avalon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Yiddish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Baltimore Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson
Randy Newman
Allen Daviau
Stu Linder
Barry Levinson, Mark Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Levinson
Producer
Stu Linder
Editor
Randy Newman
Original Music Composer
Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
Mark Johnson
Producer
Barry Levinson
Director
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Norman Reynolds
Production Design
Barry Levinson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Avalon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Avalon about?
A Polish-Jewish family comes to the U.S. at the beginning of the twentieth century. There, the family and their children try to make themselves a better future in the so-called promised land.
Who directed Avalon?
Avalon was directed by Barry Levinson.
Who stars in Avalon?
The principal cast of Avalon includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth Perkins, Joan Plowright, Leo Fuchs.
When was Avalon released and how long is it?
Avalon was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Avalon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Avalon was composed by Randy Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Avalon?
Avalon holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).