The Island on Bird Street
Synopsis
Alex is an 11-year old boy who, during WWII, hides in the Jewish ghetto from Nazis after all his relatives have been sent to the concentration camp. The movie portrays the ghetto through his eyes.
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Patrick Bergin
Stefan
Jordan Kiziuk
Alex
Jack Warden
Boruch
James Bolam
Doctor Studjinsky
Michael Byrne
Bolek
Stefan Sauk
Goehler
Suzanna Hamilton
Stasya's Mother
Marek Grabowski
Adam
Marcin Herman
Joseph
Paweł Lauterbach
Benny
Jacek Milczanowski
Paweł Okoński
Richter
Leon Niemczyk
Podolski
Jacek Krautforst
adjutant
Juliusz Chrząstowski
jewish policeman
Katarzyna Suszyło
Miriam
Julita Wołoszyńska-Matysek
Benny's Mother
Maciej Sosnowski
jewish policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Grisoni, John Goldsmith, Uri Orlev
- Original Score
- Zbigniew Preisner
- Original Title
- The Island on Bird Street
- Spoken Languages
- German, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Tony Grisoni, John Goldsmith, Uri Orlev
Zbigniew Preisner
Ian Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Director
Zbigniew Preisner
Original Music Composer
Tony Grisoni
Writer
John Goldsmith
Writer
Wacław Wiszniowski
Stunt Coordinator
Ian Wilson
Director of Photography
Alex Scherer
Production Design
Barbara Śródka-Makówka
Costume Design
Andrzej Rafał Waltenberger
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Island on Bird Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Island on Bird Street about?
Alex is an 11-year old boy who, during WWII, hides in the Jewish ghetto from Nazis after all his relatives have been sent to the concentration camp. The movie portrays the ghetto through his eyes.
Who directed The Island on Bird Street?
The Island on Bird Street was directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen.
Who stars in The Island on Bird Street?
The principal cast of The Island on Bird Street includes Patrick Bergin, Jordan Kiziuk, Jack Warden, James Bolam, Michael Byrne.
When was The Island on Bird Street released and how long is it?
The Island on Bird Street was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Island on Bird Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Island on Bird Street was composed by Zbigniew Preisner.
Is The Island on Bird Street based on a book or true story?
The Island on Bird Street is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Uri Orlev".