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The Island on Bird Street (1997)

PG_13  107 min  -  Drama | War   -  23 October 1997 (Netherlands)
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Alex is an 11-year old boy who, during WWII, hides in the Jewish ghetto from Nazis after all the relatives have been sent to the concentration camp... See full summary »

Writers:

Uri Orlev (novel), John Goldsmith (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patrick Bergin ...
Stefan
Jordan Kiziuk Jordan Kiziuk ...
Alex
Jack Warden ...
Boruch
James Bolam James Bolam ...
Doctor Studjinsky
Stefan Sauk ...
Goehler
Simon Gregor Simon Gregor ...
Henryk
Lee Ross Lee Ross ...
Freddy
Suzanna Hamilton Suzanna Hamilton ...
Stasya's Mother
Sian Nicola Liquorish Sian Nicola Liquorish ...
Stasya
Michael Byrne Michael Byrne ...
Bolek
Heather Tobias Heather Tobias ...
Mrs. Studjinsky
Leon Silver Leon Silver ...
Mr. Gryn
Sue Jones-Davies Sue Jones-Davies ...
Mrs. Gryn
Nigel John Whitear Nigel John Whitear ...
Yanek
Misha Daniel King Misha Daniel King ...
Avrum
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Storyline

Alex is an 11-year old boy who, during WWII, hides in the Jewish ghetto from Nazis after all the relatives have been sent to the concentration camp. The movie portrays the ghetto through his eyes. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Nazi | Jewish Ghetto | Jewish | Mouse | World War Two  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence See all certifications »

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Country:

Denmark | UK | Germany

Language:

English | German | Latin

Release Date:

(Netherlands) See more »

Also Known As:

Øen i fuglegaden See more »

Filming Locations:

Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland

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Trivia

Based on the semi-autobiographical Hebrew book "The Island on Birds Street" (HaI BeRehov HaTziporim), by Israeli author Uri Orlev. See more »

Quotes

Alex: A man should never drink alone!
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