The Great Role
Originally released in 2004. The Great Role is a romance/comedy film. directed by Steve Suissa. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stéphane Freiss, Bérénice Bejo, and François Berléand
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- La Région Île-de-France
- 7IA
- Caroline Production
- Egérie Productions
- Les Films Alain Sarde
- Les Films de l'Espoir
- Canal+
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Role about?
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. Think...
Who directed The Great Role?
The Great Role was directed by Steve Suissa.
How long is The Great Role?
The Great Role has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Great Role released?
The Great Role was released on October 13, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Role?
The main cast of The Great Role includes Stéphane Freiss, Bérénice Bejo, François Berléand, Olivier Sitruk, Rufus.