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Above and Beyond (2014)

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In 1948, a group of World War II pilots volunteered to fight for Israel in the War of Independence. As members of 'Machal' -- volunteers from abroad -- this ragtag band of brothers not only... See full summary »

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Roberta Grossman
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Credited cast:
Mina Alon Mina Alon ... Self
Richard J. Carson ... Extra
Eddie Cohen Eddie Cohen ... Self (archive footage)
Leon Frankel Leon Frankel ... Self
Coleman Goldstein Coleman Goldstein ... Self (archive footage)
Lou Lenart Lou Lenart ... Self
George Lichter George Lichter ... Self (archive footage)
Gideon Lichtman Gideon Lichtman ... Self
Harold Livingston Harold Livingston ... Self
Shimon Peres ... Self
Paul Reubens ... Self
Jd Roth-round Jd Roth-round ... Machal fighter pilot
Al Schwimmer Al Schwimmer ... Self (archive footage)
Dani Shapira Dani Shapira ... Self
Smoky Simon Smoky Simon ... Self
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In 1948, a group of World War II pilots volunteered to fight for Israel in the War of Independence. As members of 'Machal' -- volunteers from abroad -- this ragtag band of brothers not only turned the tide of the war, preventing the possible annihilation of Israel at the very moment of its birth; they also laid the groundwork for the Israeli Air Force. ABOVE AND BEYOND is their story. The first major feature-length documentary about the foreign airmen in the War of Independence, ABOVE AND BEYOND brings together new interviews with pilots from the '48 War, as well as leading scholars and statesmen, including Shimon Peres, to present an extraordinary, little-known tale with reverberations up to the present day. Written by Anonymous

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It wasn't their country, but they made it their war.


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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2015, Audience Winner: Best Documentary Feature. See more »

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Fabulous story of courage and sacrifice
10 November 2014 | by jgtcptSee all my reviews

An amazing story of yet another example of the world greatest generation. Well done documentary with the right touches and details so difficult to uncover due to the secretive nature of the effort in the 1940's. Laced with real footage and interviews or those that were there, it doesn't get any better. I highly recommend the film. You have to ask yourself how would it feel to have the choices these people had. And what would you do? It is historically correct and therefore not iced over with drama. It's just the way it was. I am so glad someone captured this noble effort in history. You will enjoy this film. I recommend it to all.


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UK | Israel | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2015 (Israel) See more »

Also Known As:

Above and Beyond: The Birth of the Israeli Air Force See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$1,300,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,448, 1 February 2015

Gross USA:

$288,751

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$288,751
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Playmount Productions See more »
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