Dead End
"On a Dead End Street There's Only One Way Out!"
Originally released in 1982. Dead End is a drama film. directed by Yaky Yosha. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anat Atzmon, Yehoram Gaon, and Gila Almagor
Synopsis
Yaky Yosha's 1982 Israeli drama Kvish Lelo Motza (aka Dead End Street) observes the trials and travails of a young prostitute named Alice (Anat Atzmon) who is thrust into jail alongside her pimp and hustler boyfriend. In desperation, Alice devises a scheme to save both of them: she will take the steps necessary to free herself, then set about raising the money to save her beau. However, she fails to anticipate the arrival of a documentary crew comprised of husband and wife Yoram (Yehoram Gaon) and Miri (Gila Almagor), who insist on filming her as she undergoes rehabilitation; when Yoram begins to fall hard for Alice, it draws the ire and chagrin of Miri, who begins to seethe with jealousy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Country
Israel
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Production Companies
- Neptun Video Center
- Trans World Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead End about?
Yaky Yosha's 1982 Israeli drama Kvish Lelo Motza (aka Dead End Street) observes the trials and travails of a young prostitute named Alice (Anat Atzmon) who is thrust into jail alongside her pimp an...
Who directed Dead End?
Dead End was directed by Yaky Yosha.
How long is Dead End?
Dead End has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Dead End released?
Dead End was released on March 19, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead End?
The main cast of Dead End includes Anat Atzmon, Yehoram Gaon, Gila Almagor, Hanna Maron, Gabi Amrani.