The Going Up of David Lev (1973)

TV Movie  -  90 min  -  Drama | Family
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A ten-year-old Israeli boy whose father died years earlier during the Six-Day-War is determined to find out more about his father's death... See full summary »

Director:

James F. Collier
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Cast

Cast overview:
Brandon Cruz ...
David
Melvyn Douglas ...
Grandfather
Claire Bloom ...
Hannah
Topol ...
Chaim
Shmuel Segal Shmuel Segal ...
Itzak Cohen
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Storyline

A ten-year-old Israeli boy whose father died years earlier during the Six-Day-War is determined to find out more about his father's death. He skips school and, with the help of a friendly cab driver, heads to Jerusalem to find the men who fought with his father's unit and learn the exact circumstances. During the drive from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the cabbie provides a history of the establishment of the Jewish state. Written by David Bassler  

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Plot Keywords:

Kibbutz | Cab Driver | Six Day War | Tel Aviv Israel | Skip School  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Family

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

David reißt aus See more »

Filming Locations:

Jerusalem, Israel See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Soundtracks

"Chiribim"
Hebrew folk tune
Lyrics by Amos Ettinger
Performed by Topol See more »