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The Great Role (2004)

The Great Role (2004)

Drama Comedy Romance
Release Date: 2004, October 13
Directors: Steve Suissa
Countries: France
Production: La Région Île-de-France, 7IA, Caroline Production, Egérie Productions, Les Films Alain Sarde, Les Films de l'Espoir, Canal+
Cast: Peter Coyote, Lionel Abelanski, Rufus, François Berléand, Bérénice Bejo, Stéphane Freiss, Steve Suissa, Clément Sibony, Olivier Sitruk, Valérie Benguigui

Overview:

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.