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Heaven Before I Die (1997)

PG 95 min  -  Comedy  -   13 January 2004 (Finland)
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Jacob's feet are so turned out that he walks like Charlie Chaplin. He is different because of that and decides to emigrate from Palestine to Canada... See full summary »

Director:

Izidore K. Musallam

Writer:

Izidore K. Musallam

Stars:

Andy Velasquez, Giancarlo Giannini and Joanna Pacula
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Andy Velasquez Andy Velasquez ...
Jacob
Giancarlo Giannini ...
Thief
Joanna Pacula ...
Selma
Geoffrey Lower ...
Sterrea
Burt Young ...
Pollof
Joseph Bologna Joseph Bologna
Omar Sharif ...
Khalil Gibran
Hannin Eisa Abu-Alhumos Hannin Eisa Abu-Alhumos ...
Baby Jacob
Mohammad Eisa Abu-Alhumos Mohammad Eisa Abu-Alhumos ...
Baby Jacob
Loutof Noeissr Loutof Noeissr ...
Jacob's Father
Geula Ninu Geula Ninu ...
Jacob's Mothert
Ruti Moinster Ruti Moinster ...
Nora
Yitzhak Ne'eman Yitzhak Ne'eman ...
Wise Man
Stan Wai Stan Wai ...
Informant
Alex Brown Alex Brown ...
Smuggler
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Jacob's feet are so turned out that he walks like Charlie Chaplin. He is different because of that and decides to emigrate from Palestine to Canada, where "everyone is equal". There everybody treats him kindly, and a thief specializing in stealing money from cash machines takes him into his home and treats him like a son, waitress Selma finds him a job as a Chaplin imitator, "prophet" Khalil Gibran gives him wise advice. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Beautiful Woman | Silly Walk | Chaplin Impersonator | Arab Canadian | Reference To Charlie Chaplin  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Rated PG for mild language, and for elements of sensuality See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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(Finland) See more »

Also Known As:

Mennyország és pokol között See more »

Company Credits

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Brothers in Arms, PM Entertainment Group See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color
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References The Tramp (1915) See more »

Soundtracks

"Vision Fugitive"
By Jules Massenet (as Jules Mssenet)
From The Opera HERODIADE
Sung by Severin Weingort
Piano: Derek Bampton
Oud Player: Bishara Harb See more »