Desperado Square movie poster

Desperado Square

May 10, 2001 1h 38m 7.5/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Desperado Square is a feature film. directed by Benny Toraty.

Starring Uri Gavriel, Yosef Shiloach, and Yona Elian

Synopsis

In ha-Argazim, a neighborhood that time forgot, the one-year anniversary of Morris Mandabon's death is approaching, and his youngest son, Nissim has had a dream in which his father orders him to re-open the old neighborhood movie theater, thus breaking the vow that Morris had made years before never to screen movies again. Nissim and his brother George, together with Aharon Gabardine, who was the projectionist back in the old days, are determined to fulfill Morris' request. The same day Nissim has his dream, Avram Mandabon, Morris' brother, returns for his brother's memorial after a 25-year absence. His reappearance causes old family feuds to resurface.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 10, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (2 votes)
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Language HE Original language
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Country Israel Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HE

Production Companies

  • The Israeli Film Center

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desperado Square about?

In ha-Argazim, a neighborhood that time forgot, the one-year anniversary of Morris Mandabon's death is approaching, and his youngest son, Nissim has had a dream in which his father orders him to re...

Who directed Desperado Square?

Desperado Square was directed by Benny Toraty.

How long is Desperado Square?

Desperado Square has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Desperado Square released?

Desperado Square was released on May 10, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Desperado Square?

The main cast of Desperado Square includes Uri Gavriel, Yosef Shiloach, Yona Elian, Ayelet Zurer, Nir Levy.