Mars Turkey (2001)

A police captain needs to balance between protecting the last remaining witness in a trial, and his rapidly disintegrating love life.

Director:

Oded Davidoff

Writers:

Limor Nachmias (book), Limor Nachmias (screenplay)

Stars:

Alon Aboutboul, Yael Hadar, Gal Zaid

1 win & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alon Aboutboul	...	Reuven Shechter
Yael Hadar	...	Aya Masterichi
Gal Zaid	...	Patrick Sarusi
Dalit Kahan	...	Shuli
Tomer Sharon	...	Iftah
Tzahi Grad	...	David Shuashu
Ofira Rahamim	...	Cohen
Avi Seder	...	Kadosh
Poly Reshef	...	Zeharia
Samuel Calderon	...	Shimon Peres (as Shmulik Calderone)
Nahman Ashkenazi	...	Attorney Nissim
Dvir Benedek	...	Barguda
Hilla Sarjon	...	Hedva
Boaz Davidoff	...	Hava Albershtein Deliveryman
Gisele Silver	...	Shirley (as Osnat Hakim)

Storyline

Despite being under house arrest, crime boss Patrick Sarusi manages to eliminate any witnesses that try to go against him time after time. As a last ditch effort, before the case is dropped, Captain Reuven, the officer in charge of the case, sends police woman Aya (who also happens to be his lover) to befriend Patrick's neighbors and try to get evidence against him. But Aya's unorthodox methods, coupled with her disillusionment from their relationship, might get Reuven more than he bargained for.

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Plot Keywords:

male rear nudity | male nudity | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Israel

Language:

Hebrew

Release Date:

22 February 2001 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Clean Sweep

Box Office

Budget:

$735,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

User Reviews

It is one of the best movies made in Israel, and surely the best thriller made in Israel.

I have seen this film twice, and enjoyed it on the second time not less than on the first time. The movie is about an undercover policewoman (Yael Hadar), trying to set a trap to a major drug dealer (Gal Zaid). The plot changes quickly, and as a bonus gives the viewer a humorous look on man-woman relations.

The screenplay is based loosely on a book by Limor Nachmias. Reading the book will not spoil viewing the movie, and vice versa.