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David & Layla (2005)

R 106 min  -  Comedy | Drama | History
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Star-crossed lovers, David & Layla- Romeo & Juliet in New York with a twist!. Inspired by a true story, a spicy romantic comedy...via Iraq & Jerusalem.

Director:

J. Jonroy Avani
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Moscow ...
David Fine
Shiva Rose ...
Layla
Callie Thorne ...
Abby, David's fiancee
Peter Van Wagner ...
Mel Fine
Polly Adams ...
Judith Fine
Will Janowitz ...
Woody Fine
Ed Chemaly ...
Uncle Ali "Al"
Alexander Blaise ...
Francois
Anna George ...
Zina, Uncle Al's wife
Ken Kliban Ken Kliban ...
Dr. Jacobson, vasectomy doctor
Albert Macklin Albert Macklin ...
Dr. Susswein, the shrink
Hany Kamal ...
Imam
Tibor Feldman Tibor Feldman ...
Rabbi Rabinovich
Joseph Kamal ...
Howar, Saz / Tanbur player.
Anahid Anahid ...
Aunt Aftaw Khan
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Storyline

Sparks fly when a Jew and a Muslim fall in love in New York. David, a TV host of "Sex & Happiness", becomes smitten with the voluptuous Layla - a mysterious, sensual dancer. Layla turns out to be a Muslim refugee. Teased by specious tips from his ironic French cameraman, David madly pursues Layla. This sets off a veiling and unveiling of the similarities - and contrasts - of their ancient cultures. David's lust grows into love as he discovers in stunning Layla, a sensitive, intelligent, war survivor with an ancient rich culture that echoes his own culture. But their families are dead set against this unlikely romance. Faced with deportation, Layla must choose: Muslim American Dr. Ahmad or Jewish American David? Will David and Layla follow their hearts to blast through centuries of religious animosity? Written by Jay Jonroy, writer / producer / director  

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Plot Keywords:

David | Muslim | Dancer | Star Crossed Lovers | Iraq  | See more »

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An Unlikely Romance! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | History | Romance | War

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Details

Official Sites:

MySpace | Newroz Films | See more »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

David & Layla - Liebe mit Hindernissen See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$14,491 (USA) (22 July 2007) (7 Screens)

Gross:

$120,750 (USA) (16 March 2008)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

This film is inspired by a true love story. Married since 1990, the real David & Layla now live in Paris. They flew to New York to meet the cast and the crew during the production of this film. The real Layla designed Layla's wedding dress. She is the guest with green eyes and dark hair who is one of the Kurdish dancing women in bright golden orange gilet, during the wedding. Her husband, the real David, plays himself as the new vasectomy patient who answers to his real name, David Ruby, and gets the appointment with Dr. Jacobson. See more »