The Juggler
“The story of a man of passions !”
Synopsis
A Holocaust survivor moves to Israel and experiences difficulty adjusting to life.
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Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Hans Muller
Paul Stewart
Detective Karni
Milly Vitale
Ya'El
Joseph Walsh
Yehoshua Bresler
Alf Kjellin
Daniel
Charles Lane
Rosenberg
Beverly Washburn
Susy
John Banner
Emile Halevy
Oskar Karlweis
Willy Schmidt
Marlene Aames
Hannah (uncredited)
Victor Adamson
Refugee (uncredited)
Jay Adler
Papa Sander - Susy's Father (uncredited)
Leon Alton
Bus Driver (uncredited)
Hanna Axmann-Rezzori
Telephone Girl (uncredited)
Gregory Gaye
Harry (uncredited)
Greta Granstedt
Carah (uncredited)
Dave Kashner
(uncredited)
Kasia Orzazewski
Grandma (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Blankfort
- Original Score
- George Antheil
- Original Title
- The Juggler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
Michael Blankfort
George Antheil
J. Roy Hunt
Aaron Stell, Harry Gerstad
Stanley Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Dmytryk
Director
Michael Blankfort
Screenplay
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Stanley Kramer
Producer
Aaron Stell
Editor
Rudolph Sternad
Production Design
Harry Gerstad
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Juggler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Juggler about?
A Holocaust survivor moves to Israel and experiences difficulty adjusting to life.
Who directed The Juggler?
The Juggler was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in The Juggler?
The principal cast of The Juggler includes Kirk Douglas, Paul Stewart, Milly Vitale, Joseph Walsh, Alf Kjellin.
When was The Juggler released and how long is it?
The Juggler was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Juggler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Juggler was composed by George Antheil.
Is The Juggler based on a book or true story?
The Juggler is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Blankfort".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Juggler?
The Juggler holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).