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Goyband

  • 20082008
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
133
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Goyband (2008)
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  • Comedy
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  • Director
    • Christopher Grimm
  • Writers
    • Dan Bar-Hava
    • Christopher Grimm
    • Christa McNamee
  • Stars
    • Adam Pascal
    • Josh Alexander
    • Michael Apuzzo
Top credits
  • Director
    • Christopher Grimm
  • Writers
    • Dan Bar-Hava
    • Christopher Grimm
    • Christa McNamee
  • Stars
    • Adam Pascal
    • Josh Alexander
    • Michael Apuzzo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins

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    Adam Pascal
    Adam Pascal
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Josh Alexander
    Josh Alexander
    • Urielas Uriel
    Michael Apuzzo
    • Backup Dancer & Fanas Backup Dancer & Fan
    Amber Baldinelli
    • Birthday Party Bolweras Birthday Party Bolwer
    • (as Amber Lee)
    Aaron Balk
    • Running Boy at lunchas Running Boy at lunch
    Jenelle Balk
    • Running Girl at lunchas Running Girl at lunch
    Benjamin Bauman
    Benjamin Bauman
    • Haimas Haim
    Sarah Burns
    • Casino Guestas Casino Guest
    Bern Cohen
    Bern Cohen
    • Jeremiah the Gambleras Jeremiah the Gambler
    Amy Davidson
    Amy Davidson
    • Rebekkaas Rebekka
    Lucky Diamond
    • Lucky Diamondas Lucky Diamond
    Wendy Diamond
    Wendy Diamond
    • Wendy Diamondas Wendy Diamond
    Alana DiMaria
    • Eye to Eye Music Video Danceras Eye to Eye Music Video Dancer
    Dean Edwards
    Dean Edwards
    • Tyas Ty
    Tibor Feldman
    Tibor Feldman
    • Moeas Moe
    Tovah Feldshuh
    Tovah Feldshuh
    • Leahas Leah
    Elena Franklin
    Elena Franklin
    • Kellyas Kelly
    Lindsey Gentile
    Lindsey Gentile
    • Julieas Julie
    • Director
      • Christopher Grimm
    • Writers
      • Dan Bar-Hava
      • Christopher Grimm
      • Christa McNamee
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    • Trivia
      Adam Pascal cannot read sheet music, so the music director (Dan Bar-Hava) had to play a line of music for Adam to repeat. Adam is a quick learner with this method.
    • Quotes

      Bobby: Kabbalah like Madonna right?

      Manny: No Madonna wouldn't know Kabbalah if it bit her on the tukish. Kabbalah is powerful Jewish magic.

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    8/10
    Goyband (aka Falling Star): A Thoroughly Entertaining Movie
    This movie is the perfect vehicle for the extremely talented Adam Pascal (best known for originating roles in Rent and Aida on Broadway) as it allows him to sing, dance, and act. Pascal stars as Bobby Starr, a washed up 1990s boy band star who has been struggling as a solo artist (he can barely even book gigs at a local bowling alley). All of that changes when his biggest fans (Rebekka, played by Amy Davidson, and her friends) get him the break he has been looking for: a chance to perform at the Mazel Hotel. The film is a Jewish musical version of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" with lots of references to "Fiddler on the Roof" thrown in. I enjoyed that this movie was unpredictable, and it is one of the best low budget, independent films I have seen. I would definitely recommend it!
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    • Apr 9, 2010

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Falling Star
    • Filming locations
      • Catskill Mountains, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Red Sky Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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