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Summer Phoenix
Esther Kahn
Ian Holm
Nathan Quellen
Fabrice Desplechin
Philippe Haygard
Akbar Kurtha
Samuel Kahn
Frances Barber
Rivka Kahn
Szabó László
Ytzhok Kahn
Hilary Sesta
Buba
Claudia Solti
Mina Kahn
Berna Raif
Becky Kahn
Arnold Brown
Rabbi
Leon Lissek
Theatre manager
Ian Bartholomew
Norton
Samantha Lavelle
Christel
Paul Ritter
Alman, the photographer
Emmanuelle Devos
Sylvia l'Italienne
Kika Markham
Trish
Anton Lesser
Sean
Tony Vogel
Dodo, Trish's husband
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arnaud Desplechin
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Symons, Arnaud Desplechin, Emmanuel Bourdieu
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- Esther Kahn
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Zephyr Films, France 2 Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, Arts Council of England, British Screen Productions, Les Films Alain Sarde, Why Not Productions, BSB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnaud Desplechin
Arthur Symons, Arnaud Desplechin, Emmanuel Bourdieu
Howard Shore
Éric Gautier
Hervé de Luze, Martine Giordano
Pascal Caucheteux, Chris Curling
Department Leadership Roster
Arnaud Desplechin
Director
Hervé de Luze
Editor
Martine Giordano
Editor
Arnaud Desplechin
Writer
Emmanuel Bourdieu
Writer
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Éric Gautier
Director of Photography
Nathalie Duerinckx
Costume Design
Chris Curling
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Esther Kahn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Esther Kahn about?
A Jewish girl in 19th century London dreams of becoming a stage actress.
Who directed Esther Kahn?
Esther Kahn was directed by Arnaud Desplechin.
Who stars in Esther Kahn?
The principal cast of Esther Kahn includes Summer Phoenix, Ian Holm, Fabrice Desplechin, Akbar Kurtha, Frances Barber.
When was Esther Kahn released and how long is it?
Esther Kahn was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Esther Kahn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Esther Kahn was composed by Howard Shore.
Is Esther Kahn based on a book or true story?
Esther Kahn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Symons".