Heaven Before I Die
Synopsis
Jacob's feet are so turned out that he walks like Charlie Chaplin. He is different because of that and decides to emigrate from Palestine to Canada, where "everyone is equal". There everybody treats him kindly, and a thief specializing in stealing money from cash machines takes him into his home and treats him like a son, waitress Selma finds him a job as a Chaplin imitator, "prophet" Khalil Gibran gives him wise advice
Top Cast
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Jacob
Giancarlo Giannini
Thief
Joanna Pacula
Selma
Geoffrey Lower
Sterrea
Burt Young
Pollof
Joseph Bologna
Jack
Omar Sharif
Khalil Gibran
Maria Ferrari
Mona
Hannin Eisa Abu-Alhumos
Baby Jacob
Mohammad Eisa Abu-Alhumos
Boy Jacob
Lutuf Nouasser
Jacob's Father
Geula Nuni
Jacob's Mother
Ruty Moinster
Nora
Yitzhak Ne'eman
Wise Man
Stan Wai
Informant
Alex Brown
Dan Ostapec
Truck Driver
John Paul Drago
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Izidore K. Musallam
- Screenplay & Story
- Izidore K. Musallam
- Original Score
- George Brasovan
- Original Title
- Heaven Before I Die
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Izidore K. Musallam
Izidore K. Musallam
George Brasovan
Mark Willis
Department Leadership Roster
Izidore K. Musallam
Director
Izidore K. Musallam
Writer
Mark Willis
Director of Photography
George Brasovan
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heaven Before I Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heaven Before I Die about?
Jacob's feet are so turned out that he walks like Charlie Chaplin. He is different because of that and decides to emigrate from Palestine to Canada, where "everyone is equal". There everybody treats him kindly, and a thief specializing in stealing money from cash machines takes him into his home and treats him like a son, waitress Selma finds him a job as a Chaplin imitator, "prophet" Khalil Gibran gives him wise advice
Who directed Heaven Before I Die?
Heaven Before I Die was directed by Izidore K. Musallam.
Who stars in Heaven Before I Die?
The principal cast of Heaven Before I Die includes Andy Velasquez, Giancarlo Giannini, Joanna Pacula, Geoffrey Lower, Burt Young.
When was Heaven Before I Die released and how long is it?
Heaven Before I Die was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Heaven Before I Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heaven Before I Die was composed by George Brasovan.