The Quarrel
"They have one afternoon to reclaim their friendship... and their faith."
Originally released in 1991. The Quarrel is a drama film. directed by Eli Cohen. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Saul Rubinek, R.H. Thomson, and Michael Sinelnikoff
Synopsis
Montreal 1948. On Rosh Hashanah, Chaim (a Yiddish writer) is forced to think of his religion when he's asked to be the tenth in a minyan. As he sits in the park, he suddenly sees an old friend whom he hasn't seen since they quarrelled when they were yeshiva students together. Hersh, a rabbi, survived Auschwitz and his faith was strengthened by his ordeal, while Chaim escaped the Nazis, but had lost his faith long before. The two walk together, reminisce, and argue passionately about themselves, their actions, their lives, their religion, their old quarrel, and their friendship.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Atlantis Films
- Cineplex Odeon Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Quarrel about?
Montreal 1948. On Rosh Hashanah, Chaim (a Yiddish writer) is forced to think of his religion when he's asked to be the tenth in a minyan. As he sits in the park, he suddenly sees an old friend whom...
Who directed The Quarrel?
The Quarrel was directed by Eli Cohen.
How long is The Quarrel?
The Quarrel has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Quarrel released?
The Quarrel was released on March 1, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Quarrel?
The main cast of The Quarrel includes Saul Rubinek, R.H. Thomson, Michael Sinelnikoff, Merlee Shapiro, Arthur Grosser.