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.

89min
2004
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.6/10

Cast

Stéphane Freiss profile pictureStéphane FreissMaurice Kurtz
Bérénice Bejo profile pictureBérénice BejoPerla Kurtz
François Berléand profile pictureFrançois BerléandBenny Schwarz
Olivier Sitruk profile pictureOlivier SitrukSami Rebbot
Rufus profile pictureRufusMonsieur Silberman
Peter Coyote profile picturePeter CoyoteRudolph Grichenberg
Lionel Abelanski profile pictureLionel AbelanskiSimon Laufer

About The Great Role

The Great Role Overview

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.

Runtime: 89min

Extra details

Original Title: Le grand rôle
Original Language: French
Directed By: Steve Suissa
Production Companies
Région Ile-de-France7IACaroline ProductionsEgérie ProductionsLes Films Alain SardeLes Films de l'EspoirCanal+