The Big Dig
תעלת בלאומילך
Synopsis
A slapstick comedy lampooning bureaucracy and the madness of everyday life in Israel centers on an escaped lunatic who digs up the streets of Tel-Aviv with a drill.
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תעלת בלאומילך - הפסקת התה
Type: Clip • Published 2026-03-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ephraim Kishon
- Screenplay & Story
- Ephraim Kishon
- Original Score
- Noam Sheriff
- Original Title
- תעלת בלאומילך
- Country of Origin
- Israel, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Sender Freies Berlin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ephraim Kishon
Ephraim Kishon
Noam Sheriff
Peter Musgrave
Roni Ya'ackov
Department Leadership Roster
Ephraim Kishon
Director
Ephraim Kishon
Writer
Ephraim Kishon
Screenplay
Roni Ya'ackov
Producer
Peter Musgrave
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Dig
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What is The Big Dig about?
A slapstick comedy lampooning bureaucracy and the madness of everyday life in Israel centers on an escaped lunatic who digs up the streets of Tel-Aviv with a drill.
Who directed The Big Dig?
The Big Dig was directed by Ephraim Kishon.
Who stars in The Big Dig?
The principal cast of The Big Dig includes Bomba Tzur, Nissim Azikri, Shraga Friedman, Avner Hizkiyahu, Shaike Ophir.
When was The Big Dig released and how long is it?
The Big Dig was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Dig?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Dig was composed by Noam Sheriff.