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David

February 27, 1979 2h 7m 5.3/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1979. David is a drama film. directed by Peter Lilienthal. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Mario Fischel, Walter Taub, and Irena Vrkljan

Synopsis

Although members of the Hitler Youth chant anti-Semitic paroles in front of his house during the Purim festival, Rabbi Singer is still profoundly convinced that Germany will stay a safe country for him, his family, and his fellow believers. But several years later, his son David is banned from going to school because he is a Jew. Shortly after, Rabbi Singer and his wife are deported. Now, young David also fears for his life. In constant fear of being detected, he tries to find a way to leave Germany.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 27, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 2h 7m 127 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (7 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • ZDF
  • Pro-ject Filmproduktion
  • Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion
  • Film-Fernsehen-Autoren-Team GmbH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is David about?

Although members of the Hitler Youth chant anti-Semitic paroles in front of his house during the Purim festival, Rabbi Singer is still profoundly convinced that Germany will stay a safe country for...

Who directed David?

David was directed by Peter Lilienthal.

How long is David?

David has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).

When was David released?

David was released on February 27, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in David?

The main cast of David includes Mario Fischel, Walter Taub, Irena Vrkljan, Eva Mattes, Dominique Horwitz.