Hester Street
“Goodbye O Lord, I'm Going To America!”
Synopsis
A Russian emigre prides himself on the way he's molded himself into a real Yankee in the USA, though the world he lives in, New York's Lower East Side in the late 19th century, is almost exclusively populated by other Jewish immigrants. When his wife finally arrives in the New World, however, she has a lot of assimilating to do.
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Steven Keats
Jake
Carol Kane
Gitl
Mel Howard
Bernstein
Dorrie Kavanaugh
Mamie
Doris Roberts
Mrs. Kavarsky
Stephen Strimpell
Joe Peltner
Lauren Friedman
Fanny
Paul Freedman
Joey
Martin Garner
Boss
Leib Lensky
Peddler
Zane Lasky
Greenhorn
Zvee Scooler
Rabbi
Eda Reiss Merin
Rabbi's Wife
Robert Lesser
Lawyer
Joanna Merlin
Jake's Landlady
Claudia Silver
Feigie
Ed Crowley
Inspector
Philip Sterling
Mr. Lipman
Release History & Theatrical Window
The Jewish Film Festival, Moscow
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Micklin Silver
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Micklin Silver
- Original Title
- Hester Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Yiddish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Midwest Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Micklin Silver
Joan Micklin Silver, Abraham Cahan
Kenneth Van Sickle
Katherine Wenning
Raphael D. Silver
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Micklin Silver
Director
Kenneth Van Sickle
Director of Photography
Abraham Cahan
Writer
Joan Micklin Silver
Screenplay
Robert Pusilo
Costume Design
Katherine Wenning
Editor
Raphael D. Silver
Producer
Stuart Wurtzel
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hester Street
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What is Hester Street about?
A Russian emigre prides himself on the way he's molded himself into a real Yankee in the USA, though the world he lives in, New York's Lower East Side in the late 19th century, is almost exclusively populated by other Jewish immigrants. When his wife finally arrives in the New World, however, she has a lot of assimilating to do.
Who directed Hester Street?
Hester Street was directed by Joan Micklin Silver.
Who stars in Hester Street?
The principal cast of Hester Street includes Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Mel Howard, Dorrie Kavanaugh, Doris Roberts.
When was Hester Street released and how long is it?
Hester Street was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hester Street?
Hester Street holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).