Solomon & Gaenor
Solomon and Gaenor
“Their tragedy was to fall in love.”
Synopsis
A young Jew in 1911 Wales tries to make his living by selling fabrics door to door, but to do so he must hide his nationality. On one of his sales he meets and falls in love with a demure young woman with a strong-willed father and a Jew-hating brother. The two fall in love and she becomes pregnant, but only then does she learn of his ethnic background. When anti-Jewish riots break out, the two are forced to flee and become separated.
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Top Cast
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Ioan Gruffudd
Solomon Levinsky
Nia Roberts
Gaenor Rees
Sue Jones-Davies
Gwen
William Thomas
Idris Rees
Mark Lewis Jones
Crad Rees
Maureen Lipman
Rezl
David Horovitch
Isaac
Steffan Rhodri
Noah Jones
Bethan Ellis Owen
Bronwen
Adam Jenkins
Thomas
Cyril Shaps
Ephraim
Daniel Kaye
Philip
Elliott Cantor
Benjamin
Steffan Rhodri
Noah Jones
Emyr Wyn
Reverend Roberts
Julian Lewis Jones
Wyn
Arwyn Davies
Huw
Dai Morgan
Geraint
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$302K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Morrison
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Morrison, Clare Alan, Gruffudd Jones
- Original Score
- Ilona Sekacz
- Original Title
- Solomon and Gaenor
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Yiddish, Welsh, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $302K
- Production Studios
- Arts Council of England, September Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Morrison
Paul Morrison, Clare Alan, Gruffudd Jones
Ilona Sekacz
Nina Kellgren
Kant Pan
David Green, Andy Porter, Sheryl Crown
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Morrison
Writer
Paul Morrison
Director
Maxine Brown
Costume Design
Kant Pan
Editor
Hayden Pearce
Production Design
Nina Kellgren
Director of Photography
Sheryl Crown
Producer
Ilona Sekacz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Solomon & Gaenor
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What is Solomon & Gaenor about?
A young Jew in 1911 Wales tries to make his living by selling fabrics door to door, but to do so he must hide his nationality. On one of his sales he meets and falls in love with a demure young woman with a strong-willed father and a Jew-hating brother. The two fall in love and she becomes pregnant, but only then does she learn of his ethnic background. When anti-Jewish riots break out, the two are forced to flee and become separated.
Who directed Solomon & Gaenor?
Solomon & Gaenor was directed by Paul Morrison.
Who stars in Solomon & Gaenor?
The principal cast of Solomon & Gaenor includes Ioan Gruffudd, Nia Roberts, Sue Jones-Davies, William Thomas, Mark Lewis Jones.
When was Solomon & Gaenor released and how long is it?
Solomon & Gaenor was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Solomon & Gaenor make at the box office?
Solomon & Gaenor grossed $302K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Solomon & Gaenor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Solomon & Gaenor was composed by Ilona Sekacz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Solomon & Gaenor?
Solomon & Gaenor holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).