The Dybbuk
Originally released in 1937. The Dybbuk is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Michał Waszyński. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Avrom Morewski, Ajzyk Samberg, and Mojzesz Lipman
Synopsis
In a Polish shtetl, two young men who have grown up together betrothe their unborn children, ignoring the advice of a mysterious traveler not to pledge the lives of future generations. Soon after, one of them dies, and the wife of the other dies in childbirth. The children grow up in different towns, without ever knowing of the betrothal, but the power of the vow leads them to meet each other when they are marriageable. The young woman, Leah, is promised to another man, but Channon, the son of the father who died, is a practitioner of mysticism, and seeks to win his bride through sorcery.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
YI
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Avrom Morewski
as Rabbi Ezeriel ben Hodos (as Abram Morewski)
Ajzyk Samberg
as Meszulach
Mojzesz Lipman
as Sender Brynicer ben Henie
Lili Liliana
as Lea
Leon Liebgold
as Chanan ben Nisan
Dina Halpern
as Aunt Frade
Max Bozyk
as Nute (as Maks Bozyk)
M. Messinger
as Menasze
Gerszon Lemberger
as Nisan ben Rifke
Samuel Bronecki
as Nachman (as S. Bronecki)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- YI
Production Companies
- Warszawskie Biuro Kinematograficzne Feniks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dybbuk about?
In a Polish shtetl, two young men who have grown up together betrothe their unborn children, ignoring the advice of a mysterious traveler not to pledge the lives of future generations. Soon after, ...
Who directed The Dybbuk?
The Dybbuk was directed by Michał Waszyński.
How long is The Dybbuk?
The Dybbuk has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was The Dybbuk released?
The Dybbuk was released on September 29, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dybbuk?
The main cast of The Dybbuk includes Avrom Morewski, Ajzyk Samberg, Mojzesz Lipman, Lili Liliana, Leon Liebgold.