The Appointed
Originally released in 1990. The Appointed is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Daniel Wachsmann.
Starring Shuli Rand, Ronit Elkabetz, and Tzvi Shissel
Synopsis
Shmaya (Shuli Rand), a small-time magician whose career consists of gigs at local venues in the north of Israel, meets Oshra (Ronit Elkabetz) at one of his shows, who possesses genuine mystical powers. Shmaya makes Oshra part of his act and together, they perform real-life feats of magic and miracles before their slack-jawed audiences.
Meanwhile, Shmaya’s father – a holy man with his own loyal following, is dying. He asks his followers to bring him his estranged son, so that he can take his place after his death and lead their community. Shmaya does just that and goes on to become a spiritual leader. However, his ongoing attraction to Oshra is now on a collision course with his new calling.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Country
Israel
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Production Companies
- Nachsom Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Appointed about?
Shmaya (Shuli Rand), a small-time magician whose career consists of gigs at local venues in the north of Israel, meets Oshra (Ronit Elkabetz) at one of his shows, who possesses genuine mystical pow...
Who directed The Appointed?
The Appointed was directed by Daniel Wachsmann.
How long is The Appointed?
The Appointed has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Appointed released?
The Appointed was released on March 25, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Appointed?
The main cast of The Appointed includes Shuli Rand, Ronit Elkabetz, Tzvi Shissel, Shabtai Konorti, Reuven Dayan.