The Burial Society
Originally released in 2002. The Burial Society is a thriller film. directed by Nicholas Racz.
Starring Rob LaBelle, Jan Rubeš, and Allan Rich
Synopsis
In The Burial Society, Sheldon Kasner, an unlikely criminal who works as a bank loan manager, infiltrates the mysterious world of the Chevrah Kadisha (the Jewish society that prepares bodies for burial according to ancient ritual) in order to steal a body and fake his own death after mobsters come after him looking for two million dollars that he is accused of having stolen. Having sought and found refuge within this ancient religious society, Sheldon finds himself captivated by this unusual and powerful world and the three old men who run it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Rob LaBelle
as Sheldon Kasner
Jan Rubeš
as Marvin Telekunsky
Allan Rich
as Hy Leibowitz
Bill Meilen
as Harry Epstein
David Paymer
as Morry Zimmer
Seymour Cassel
as Sam Goldberg
Jeff Seymour
as Jake Lightman
Bill Mondy
as Stuart Lightman
Linden Banks
as Rabbi Fernstein
Nathaniel DeVeaux
as Lyle Divine - Private Dick
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Burial Society about?
In The Burial Society, Sheldon Kasner, an unlikely criminal who works as a bank loan manager, infiltrates the mysterious world of the Chevrah Kadisha (the Jewish society that prepares bodies for bu...
Who directed The Burial Society?
The Burial Society was directed by Nicholas Racz.
How long is The Burial Society?
The Burial Society has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Burial Society released?
The Burial Society was released on October 7, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Burial Society?
The main cast of The Burial Society includes Rob LaBelle, Jan Rubeš, Allan Rich, Bill Meilen, David Paymer.