Himmo, King of Jerusalem
חימו מלך ירושלים
Synopsis
Adapted from Yoram Kaniuk's best-selling novel, this heart-rending love story unfolds during the siege of Jerusalem in 1948. A young and beautiful volunteer nurse is drawn to the enigmatic Himmo, a mortally wounded and mutilated soldier who cannot speak or move.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amos Guttman
- Screenplay & Story
- Edna Mazia, Yoram Kaniuk
- Original Title
- חימו מלך ירושלים
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amos Guttman
Edna Mazia, Yoram Kaniuk
Ziva Postec
Ehud Bleiberg
Department Leadership Roster
Amos Guttman
Director
Edna Mazia
Writer
Ehud Bleiberg
Producer
Ziva Postec
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What is Himmo, King of Jerusalem about?
Adapted from Yoram Kaniuk's best-selling novel, this heart-rending love story unfolds during the siege of Jerusalem in 1948. A young and beautiful volunteer nurse is drawn to the enigmatic Himmo, a mortally wounded and mutilated soldier who cannot speak or move.
Who directed Himmo, King of Jerusalem?
Himmo, King of Jerusalem was directed by Amos Guttman.
Who stars in Himmo, King of Jerusalem?
The principal cast of Himmo, King of Jerusalem includes Icho Avital, Amiram Gabriel, Yossi Graber, Alona Kimhi, Ofer Shikartsi.
When was Himmo, King of Jerusalem released and how long is it?
Himmo, King of Jerusalem was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is Himmo, King of Jerusalem based on a book or true story?
Himmo, King of Jerusalem is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Yoram Kaniuk".