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The Believer (2001)
7.3
Ratings: 7.3/10 from 15,101 users
Metascore:
75/100
Reviews: 138 user | 78 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com
A young Jewish man develops a fiercely anti-Semitic worldview. Based on the true story of a KKK member in the 1960s who was revealed to be Jewish by a New York Times reporter. Director:Henry Bean |
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Peter Meadows | ... |
Orthodox Student
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Billings
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Kris Eivers | ... |
Carleton
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O.L.
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Curtis Zampf
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Lina Moebius
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Carla Moebius
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Jack Drummond | ... |
Old Coot
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Sig Libowitz | ... |
Rav Zingesser
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James G. McCaffrey | ... |
Young Avi
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Frank Winters | ... |
Young Stuart
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Danny's Father
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Linda
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"The Believer" explores a Jewish student's private journey to understand the meaning of Judaism in his life. Set in New York City, the Plot follows a morally confused young adult struggling with the conflict between his beliefs and his heritage. "The Believer" examines themes of religion, family, and self-loathing. It is a psychological examination into the forces of intolerance, both on the individual and society as a whole. Written by Joe Bloggs
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Rated R for strong violence, language and some sexual content See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
(Russia) See more »Also Known As:
Danny Balint See more »Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$26,236 (USA) (19 May 2002) (4 Screens)Gross:
$406,035 (USA) (29 September 2002)Company Credits
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Dolby DigitalAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1
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Due to the film's low budget, the crew could not afford permits and many scenes had to be shot quickly. See more »Goofs
Continuity: In the final synagogue segment, while the congregation is singing "Aveenu Malchenu," they keep changing keys from shot to shot, up a half-step and down a half-step and back up again again, indicating a string of takes edited together. See more »Quotes
Daniel Balint: Let me put it this way: Who wants to destroy the Jews? Who wants to grind their bones into the dust? And who wants to see them rise again? Wealthier, more successful, powerful, cultured, more intelligent than ever? Then you know what we have to do? We have to love 'em. What? Did he say ''Love the Jews''? It's strange, I know. But with these people, nothing is simple. The Jew says all he wants is to be left alone to study his Torah...See more »
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