Almonds and Raisins
Synopsis
This documentary examines the dozens of Yiddish-language talking films made in the United States and Europe between the release of The Jazz Singer in 1927 and the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russ Karel, David Elstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolf Mankowitz, Russ Karel
- Original Title
- Almonds and Raisins
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russ Karel, David Elstein
Wolf Mankowitz, Russ Karel
Department Leadership Roster
Wolf Mankowitz
Writer
Russ Karel
Director
David Elstein
Director
Russ Karel
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Almonds and Raisins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Almonds and Raisins about?
This documentary examines the dozens of Yiddish-language talking films made in the United States and Europe between the release of The Jazz Singer in 1927 and the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939.
Who directed Almonds and Raisins?
Almonds and Raisins was directed by Russ Karel, David Elstein.
Who stars in Almonds and Raisins?
The principal cast of Almonds and Raisins includes Orson Welles, Celia Adler, Herschel Bernardi, Eugenie Besserer, Fanny Brice.
When was Almonds and Raisins released and how long is it?
Almonds and Raisins was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.