The Great Role
Le grand rôle
Synopsis
When a famous American film director, Rudolph Grichenberg, comes to Paris to cast a Yiddish version of 'The Merchant of Venice,' Maurice Kurtz and his friends try out for the role of Shylock. Thinking he has finally been cast in an important film role after years of obscurity, Maurice rushes home to tell his beloved wife, Perla. Later, Maurice discovers the part has gone to a famous American star, but he must play the role of his life to be sure Perla, who has become very ill with cancer, doesn't find out.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Suissa
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Cohen, Steve Suissa, Sophie Tepper, Daniel Goldenberg
- Original Score
- David Marouani
- Original Title
- Le grand rôle
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- La Région Île-de-France, 7IA, Caroline Production, Egérie Productions, Les Films Alain Sarde, Les Films de l'Espoir, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Suissa
Daniel Cohen, Steve Suissa, Sophie Tepper, Daniel Goldenberg
David Marouani
Guillaume Schiffman, Christophe Offenstein
Monica Coleman, Névil de Montalembert Coleman
Sophie Tepper
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Suissa
Director
Daniel Cohen
Writer
Steve Suissa
Writer
Sophie Tepper
Writer
David Marouani
Original Music Composer
Guillaume Schiffman
Director of Photography
Monica Coleman
Editor
Aline Dupays
Costume Design
Christophe Offenstein
Director of Photography
Névil de Montalembert Coleman
Editor
Éric Barboza
Production Design
Sophie Tepper
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Great Role.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Role
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Role about?
When a famous American film director, Rudolph Grichenberg, comes to Paris to cast a Yiddish version of 'The Merchant of Venice,' Maurice Kurtz and his friends try out for the role of Shylock. Thinking he has finally been cast in an important film role after years of obscurity, Maurice rushes home to tell his beloved wife, Perla. Later, Maurice discovers the part has gone to a famous American star, but he must play the role of his life to be sure Perla, who has become very ill with cancer, doesn't find out.
Who directed The Great Role?
The Great Role was directed by Steve Suissa.
Who stars in The Great Role?
The principal cast of The Great Role includes Stéphane Freiss, Bérénice Bejo, François Berléand, Olivier Sitruk, Rufus.
When was The Great Role released and how long is it?
The Great Role was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Role?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Role was composed by David Marouani.
Is The Great Role based on a book or true story?
The Great Role is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel Goldenberg".