The Great Role (2004)
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.
Top Cast
Stéphane Freiss
Maurice Kurtz
Bérénice Bejo
Perla Kurtz
François Berléand
Benny Schwarz
Olivier Sitruk
Sami Rebbot
Rufus
Monsieur Silberman
Clément Sibony
Benoît
Steve Suissa
Doron
Valérie Benguigui
Viviane
Peter Coyote
Rudolph Grichenberg
Lionel Abelanski
Simon Laufer
FAQ about The Great Role
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,…
When was The Great Role released?
The Great Role was released in 2004.
What genres does The Great Role belong to?
The Great Role is categorised as Romance, Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in The Great Role?
The cast of The Great Role includes Stéphane Freiss, Bérénice Bejo, François Berléand, Olivier Sitruk, Rufus.