

The Golem
Le Golem
Synopsis
Athanase Pernath is a gem cutter in the Prague ghetto. In spite of himself, he becomes embroiled in the lives of his neighbors. Family feuds, swindles, jealousies and revenge lead Pernath to prison, while the threat of the Golem, a monster created by a rabbi and awakening every thirty-three years, hangs over the city.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Jean Kerchbron
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Pauwels, Jean Kerchbron
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- Le Golem
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Kerchbron
Louis Pauwels, Jean Kerchbron
Jean Wiener
Albert Schimel
Guy fourmond
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Kerchbron
Director
Louis Pauwels
Writer
Jean Gourmelin
Costume Design
Guy fourmond
Editor
Jean Kerchbron
Writer
Albert Schimel
Director of Photography
Jean Wiener
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Golem.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Golem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Golem about?
Athanase Pernath is a gem cutter in the Prague ghetto. In spite of himself, he becomes embroiled in the lives of his neighbors. Family feuds, swindles, jealousies and revenge lead Pernath to prison, while the threat of the Golem, a monster created by a rabbi and awakening every thirty-three years, hangs over the city.
Who directed The Golem?
The Golem was directed by Jean Kerchbron.
Who stars in The Golem?
The principal cast of The Golem includes André Reybaz, Georges Douking, François Vibert, Magali Noël, Françoise Winskill.
When was The Golem released and how long is it?
The Golem was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Golem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Golem was composed by Jean Wiener.
