Loving Leah (2009)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 35min
- Drama, Romance
- 25 Jan 2009 (USA)
- TV Movie
A quirky love story revolving around the unexpected wedding and unconventional married life of a 26-year-old widow and her late husband's brother, a handsome 30-year-old cardiologist.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 4 nominations.
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Cast
| Lauren Ambrose | ... |
Leah Lever
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| Adam Kaufman | ... |
Jake Lever
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| Susie Essman | ... |
Malka
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| Harris Yulin | ... |
Rabbi Belsky
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| Natasha Lyonne | ... |
Esther
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Christy Pusz | ... |
Carol
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| Ricki Lake | ... |
Rabbi Gerry
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| Mercedes Ruehl | ... |
Janice Lever
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| Tonye Patano | ... |
Emily
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| Donnie Keshawarz | ... |
Raj
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| Sylvia Kauders | ... |
Widow Goldfarb
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| Jayne Houdyshell | ... |
Mrs. Finkelman
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| David Rossmer | ... |
Rabbi Benjamin Lever
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| Tibor Feldman | ... |
Dr. Saloway
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| Jolly Abraham | ... |
Priya
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Jonathan C. Kaplan | ... |
Feldman
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| Zachary Knower | ... |
Carmie
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| Matt Walton | ... |
Carter
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| Marc Wolf | ... |
Art
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| Timothée Chalamet | ... |
Young Jake
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Sam Guncler | ... |
Bentsi - Religious man
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| Bess Rous | ... |
Rifka
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| Natalie Knepp | ... |
Female Guard
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| Welker White | ... |
Instructor
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Don Guillory | ... |
Salesman
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| Jo Yang | ... |
Nurse #2
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| Kathleen Doyle | ... |
Female Patient
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Paul Geier | ... |
Judge #1
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William Augustoni | ... |
Ballroom Dancer
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| Chelsey Donn | ... |
Bar Mitzvah Guest
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| Elli | ... |
Rabbi Elli
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| Olive Hui | ... |
Rhonda
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| Dan Katz | ... |
Judge #2
(as Danny Katz)
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| Aaron Lohr | ... |
John
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Luke McFarland | ... |
Student
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| Chinasa Ogbuagu | ... |
Nurse
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Candy Richardz | ... |
(Self - Guest) (creditOnly)
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| Jessalyn Wanlim | ... |
Sales Clerk
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Marc Alan Austen | ... |
Rabbi's Assistant (uncredited)
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Joanna Becker | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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| Jackie Brown | ... |
Bar Mitzvah Guest (uncredited)
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Francesca Marie Claire | ... |
Stacey (uncredited)
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Jonathan E. Kay | ... |
Yossi (uncredited)
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Debbie Lang | ... |
Mother of the Bar Mitzvah Boy (uncredited)
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Ruth Last | ... |
Bakery Sales Lady (uncredited)
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Portia Reiners | ... |
April (uncredited)
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| Lawrence Whitener | ... |
Commuter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jeff Bleckner | ||
Written by
| Pnenah Goldstein | ... | () |
Produced by
| Larry Y. Albucher | ... | line producer |
| Michael Besman | ... | executive producer |
| Cameron Johann | ... | co-producer |
| Ricki Lake | ... | co-executive producer |
| Brent Shields | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jeff Beal | ||
Cinematography by
| Charles Minsky | ||
Editing by
| Geoffrey Rowland | ||
Editorial Department
| Nathaniel Albro | ... | intern assistant editor |
| Fred Eldridge | ... | senior colorist |
| Adam Moore | ... | transfer operator: dailies |
| Steve Sahagun | ... | first assistant editor |
| Joshua Alan Baca | ... | on-line editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Lynn Kressel | ||
Production Design by
| Andrew Jackness | ||
Art Direction by
| James C. Feng | ||
Set Decoration by
| Susan Ogu | ||
Costume Design by
| Stephanie Maslansky | ||
Makeup Department
| Colleen Callaghan | ... | department head: hair |
| Mitch Ely | ... | key makeup artist |
| Michelle Kearns | ... | makeup artist |
| Sarit Klein | ... | makeup department head |
| Kathrina Miccio | ... | makeup artist |
| Joelle Troisi | ... | makeup artist |
| Joseph Whitmeyer | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Pam Fitzgerald | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Daniel Hank | ... | unit production manager |
| Shawn McClaren | ... | production supervisor: Hallmark |
| Kurt Uebersax | ... | assistant production manager: DC unit |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thomas Fatone | ... | first assistant director |
| Patrick D. Gibbons | ... | second assistant director (as Patrick Gibbons) |
| Kim Thompson | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Mark Bentley | ... | art director: Washington, DC |
| Sarah Bricker | ... | set dresser |
| Tara DiGerlando | ... | art department coordinator |
| Wendy Farrell Pastore | ... | set dresser (as Wendy Farrell) |
| Michael Foster | ... | set dresser |
| Sean Haines | ... | on-set dresser |
| Todd Lichtenstein | ... | shop electrician |
| Glen Pangione | ... | construction coordinator |
| Eric Pastore | ... | on set dresser |
| Noel Davis Poyner | ... | art department production assistant |
| Daniel Ritchel | ... | assistant property master |
| Stephen G. Shifflette | ... | set dresser: Washington, DC |
| Bryan Walsh | ... | leadman |
| E. Parker Webb | ... | props assistant: Washington, DC |
| Jason Wicksell | ... | leadman: Washington, DC |
| Travis Wright | ... | assistant property master |
| Sabrina Wright-Gilliar | ... | property master (as Sabrina Wright) |
| Kara Zeigon | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Zachary Zirlin | ... | graphic artist |
Sound Department
| Suzanne Angel | ... | adr supervisor |
| Joel D. Catalan | ... | sound recordist (as Joel Catalan) |
| Penny Harold | ... | sound effects editor |
| Matt Hovland | ... | sound recordist |
| Joe Melody | ... | sound supervisor |
| Beauxregard Neylen | ... | adr mixer (as Beauxregard Neylon) |
| Terry O'Bright | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Pastecchi | ... | boom operator |
| Jan Petrov | ... | adr recordist |
| Keith Rogers | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Adam Sanchez | ... | sound utility |
| Thomas Varga | ... | sound mixer |
Visual Effects by
| O.T. Hight | ... | visual effects artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Eric Boncher | ... | gaffer: Washington DC Unit |
| John Coots | ... | best boy electric |
| Howard J. Cournoyer | ... | stage rigging gaffer |
| Christopher M. Elassad | ... | grip |
| Matthew W. Flannery | ... | first assistant camera: b |
| Christopher B. Green | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Alec Jarnagin | ... | camera operator: "b" camera / steadicam operator |
| Dan Kubicek | ... | electrician |
| Robert Kummert | ... | a dolly grip |
| Gábor Kövér | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Gary Martone | ... | key grip |
| Michael A. McFadden | ... | rigging grip best boy |
| John Moustakas | ... | grip |
| Jon W. Rosenbloom | ... | b dolly grip |
| Ethan Rosenduft | ... | set grip |
| Chris Seehase | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Ken Shibata | ... | gaffer |
| Yoshi Sonoda | ... | lighting technician |
| Michelle Sun | ... | second assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Elli | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Ronen Gevint | ... | background casting |
| Kevin Kuffa | ... | casting associate |
| Adam Vincentz | ... | extras casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Patricia Carucci | ... | tailor |
| Heather Dunbar | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Bebe Ferro | ... | costumer: DC unit |
| Mary Gierczak | ... | set costumer |
| Delvan James | ... | set costumer |
| Stev Taylor | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Patrick Burn | ... | location manager: Washington, DC |
| Jackie Eaton | ... | location coordinator |
| Nathan Gendzier | ... | location manager |
| Jesse Hove | ... | location assistant |
| Jayar Myers | ... | location assistant (as JR Myers) |
| Julie Solomon | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Joanie Diener | ... | music editor |
| David Low | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Andrea von Foerster | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Melissa Kalbfus | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Marcus Bykowsky | ... | production assistant |
| Brian M. Chilcoat | ... | set production assistant |
| Kyle David Crosby | ... | field coordinator: DC |
| Anne Marie Dentici | ... | production assistant |
| Samantha Dyer | ... | production coordinator (as Samantha Kreitzer) |
| Maboud Ebrahimzadeh | ... | assistant to director |
| Robert Havanki | ... | production assistant |
| Brian Iglesias | ... | office production assistant |
| Brad Jasper | ... | assistant production office coordinator |
| Eric LaFranchi | ... | set production assistant |
| Sharon Lee Levine | ... | Stand In: Susie Essman |
| Michael B. Lewis | ... | production secretary |
| Richard Lifschutz | ... | Jewish culture consultant (as Izzy Lifschutz) |
| Steve Loff | ... | assistant accountant |
| Joseph Lombardi | ... | production accountant |
| Kevin Pazmino | ... | key production assistant |
| Elizabeth Ricardo | ... | production assistant |
| Kathryn Schwarz | ... | assistant: director |
| David Vogel | ... | set production assistant: Washington DC |
| Dan Walton | ... | payroll accountant |
| Imran Yusufzai | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Amy D'Alessandro | ... | titles (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (2009) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Hula Post (editing systems)
- NovaStar Digital (sound post-production)
- Soundtrack New York (ADR Facility)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When his estranged brother dies suddenly, Jake Lever is confronted with an old Jewish custom. In days past, a man was expected to marry his deceased brother's childless widow, but it is now customary to perform a ceremony releasing the pair from the obligation. During the Halizah ceremony, Jake feels uncomfortable renouncing his brother's memory. Additionally, Leah wishes to escape the confines of her orthodox community and avoid her mother's matchmaking. On the spur of the moment, Leah and Jake decide to enter into a platonic marriage of convenience. Written by L. Hamre |
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| Taglines | A love story that defies tradition. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | After the funeral, Leah and Jake both have ripped clothes on their right shoulder. The tearing of one's clothes is a common practice in Judaism when someone has passed away. It's a sign of mourning and part of a whole practice of rituals a family member, spouse or parent observes for any where from 30 days to 11 months after the person has died. See more » |
| Goofs | Georgetown is in Washington, D.C., not a separate city. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Everything See more » |
| Quotes |
Rabbi Belsky:
In the days and weeks to come, when we think of Rabbi Lever, we may be compelled to ask God 'Why?" Why would a man so full of life in his prime be taken from his wife and his family? We come into this world with a purpose. And because death is so much a part of life, we come to see Benjamin's departure as a lesson which we must take as a gift. And in time, it will become apparent what his gift is to each of us. See more » |