Daniel
Synopsis
The fictionalized story of Daniel, the son of Paul and Rochelle Isaacson, who were executed as Soviet spies in the 1950s. As a graduate student in New York in the 1960s, Daniel is involved in the antiwar protest movement and contrasts his experiences to the memory of his parents and his belief that they were wrongfully convicted.
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Daniel (1983) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Timothy Hutton
Daniel Isaacson
Mandy Patinkin
Paul Isaacson
Lindsay Crouse
Rochelle Isaacson
Ed Asner
Jacob Ascher
Ellen Barkin
Phyllis Isaacson
Julie Bovasso
Frieda Stein
Tovah Feldshuh
Linda Mindish
Joseph Leon
Selig Mindish
Carmen Mathews
Mrs. Ascher
Norman Parker
East Bronx Children's Shelter Director
Amanda Plummer
Susan Isaacson
Lee Richardson
Reporter
John Rubinstein
Robert Lewin
Colin Stinton
Dale
Maria Tucci
Lise Lewin
Rita Zohar
Grandmother
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Young Daniel
Peter Friedman
Ben Cohen
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- E. L. Doctorow
- Original Title
- Daniel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Yiddish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, World Film Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
E. L. Doctorow
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Peter C. Frank
Burtt Harris, E. L. Doctorow, Sidney Lumet
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Rosenberg
Production Design
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Sidney Lumet
Director
E. L. Doctorow
Screenplay
Burtt Harris
Producer
Peter C. Frank
Editor
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daniel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daniel about?
The fictionalized story of Daniel, the son of Paul and Rochelle Isaacson, who were executed as Soviet spies in the 1950s. As a graduate student in New York in the 1960s, Daniel is involved in the antiwar protest movement and contrasts his experiences to the memory of his parents and his belief that they were wrongfully convicted.
Who directed Daniel?
Daniel was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Daniel?
The principal cast of Daniel includes Timothy Hutton, Mandy Patinkin, Lindsay Crouse, Ed Asner, Ellen Barkin.
When was Daniel released and how long is it?
Daniel was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Is Daniel based on a book or true story?
Daniel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E. L. Doctorow".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daniel?
Daniel holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).