Awake and Sing!
Originally released in 1972. Awake and Sing! is a drama film. directed by Norman Lloyd.
Starring Walter Matthau, Ron Rifkin, and Felicia Farr
Synopsis
The Bergers, a blue-collar Jewish family living in an overstuffed tenement and undone by the Depression, struggle through hard times and dream of a better future in this 1972 production of Clifford Odets' pungent play. Personalities and politics clash as Odets' mélange of characters try to survive on pennies a day. Walter Matthau plays cynical World War I amputee Moe Axelrod, and Leo Fuchs portrays the family's iron-willed leftist grandfather.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- KCET
- Broadway Theatre Archive
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Awake and Sing! about?
The Bergers, a blue-collar Jewish family living in an overstuffed tenement and undone by the Depression, struggle through hard times and dream of a better future in this 1972 production of Clifford...
Who directed Awake and Sing!?
Awake and Sing! was directed by Norman Lloyd.
How long is Awake and Sing!?
Awake and Sing! has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Awake and Sing! released?
Awake and Sing! was released on March 6, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Awake and Sing!?
The main cast of Awake and Sing! includes Walter Matthau, Ron Rifkin, Felicia Farr, Martin Ritt, Leo Fuchs.