Enemies: A Love Story (1989)

A ghostwriter finds himself romantically involved with his current wife, a married woman and his long-vanished wife.

Director:

Paul Mazursky

Writers:

Isaac Bashevis Singer (novel), Roger L. Simon (screenplay),

Stars:

Ron Silver, Anjelica Huston, Lena Olin

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ron Silver	...	Herman Broder
Anjelica Huston	...	Tamara Broder
Lena Olin	...	Masha
Malgorzata Zajaczkowska	...	Yadwiga (as Margaret Sophie Stein)
Alan King	...	Rabbi Lembeck
Judith Malina	...	Masha's Mother
Rita Karin	...	Mrs. Schreier
Phil Leeds	...	Pesheles
Elya Baskin	...	Yasha Kobik
Paul Mazursky	...	Leon Tortshiner
L.J. Dollinger	...	Reb Nissen Yaroslaver
Zypora Spaisman	...	Sheva Haddas
Arthur Grosser	...	Doctor
Burney Lieberman	...	Yom Kippur Cantor
Nathaniel Katzman	...	Wedding Cantor

Storyline

Set in 1949 New York, a Holocaust survivor who makes a living as a ghostwriter for a Jewish rabbi, finds himself involved with three women - his current wife, a passionate affair with a married woman, and his long-vanished wife whom he thought was killed during the war and suddenly reappears. The film concentrates on the views of the Jewish survivors, who no longer abide by religious morales and question a God who could let the Holocaust occur.

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Plot Keywords:

survivor | jewish | holocaust survivor | rabbi | prostitute | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 December 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Enemigos - Una historia de amor

Filming Locations:

Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$7,754,571 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Morgan Creek Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

119 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Herman: The last two men on Earth, they would kill each other.

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Connections

Featured in The 62nd Annual Academy Awards (1990)

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Soundtracks

"Leap Frog"
Music by Joe Garland and Les Brown
Performed by Les Brown and His Band of Renown

User Reviews

Surprisingly good

It's one of those stories that may be better in print or would have more impact on the stage, however this works suprisingly well on film. The superb acting allows it to be both effective as a drama and comedy.For those familiar with NYC in the late 40's, the setting is most believable.It's far from boring, but one must adapt to the slow pace of the movie, which in fact, proves to be an asset.All 'n all; well done. 7/10