Desperado Square (2001)
In ha-Argazim, a neighborhood that time forgot, the one-year anniversary of Morris Mandabon's death is approaching, and his youngest son, Nissim has had a dream in which his father orders him to re-open the old neighborhood movie theater, thus breaking the vow that Morris had made years before never to screen movies again. Nissim and his brother George, together with Aharon Gabardine, who was the projectionist back in the old days, are determined to fulfill Morris' request. The same day Nissim has his dream, Avram Mandabon, Morris' brother, returns for his brother's memorial after a 25-year absence. His reappearance causes old family feuds to resurface.
Director: Benny Toraty
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: May 10, 2001
Cast
- Uri Gavriel - Aron 'Gabardine'
- Yosef Shiloach - Yisrael 'the Indian'
- Yona Elian - Seniora Mandabon
- Ayelet Zurer - Gila
- Nir Levy - Nissim Mandabon
- Uri Klauzner - 'Jellyfish' David
- Yonatan Daniel - Yonatan
- Mohammad Bakri - Avram Mandabon
- Tamara Dayan - Plump Sara
- Yonatan Dani - Yonatan
Screenplay
Music: Shem-Tov Levy
Cinematography: Dror Moreh
Production: The Israeli Film Center
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Benny Toraty
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Desperado Square about?
- In ha-Argazim, a neighborhood that time forgot, the one-year anniversary of Morris Mandabon's death is approaching, and his youngest son, Nissim has had a dream in which his father orders him to re-open the old neighborhood movie theater, thus breaking the vow that Morris had made years before never to screen movies again. Nissim and his brother George, together with Aharon Gabardine, who was the projectionist back in the old days, are determined to fulfill Morris' request. The same day Nissim has his dream, Avram Mandabon, Morris' brother, returns for his brother's memorial after a 25-year absence. His reappearance causes old family feuds to resurface.
- Who directed Desperado Square?
- Desperado Square was directed by Benny Toraty.
- Who stars in Desperado Square?
- Desperado Square stars Uri Gavriel, Yosef Shiloach, Yona Elian, Ayelet Zurer, Nir Levy, Uri Klauzner.
- How long is Desperado Square?
- Desperado Square has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- Where was Desperado Square produced?
- Desperado Square was produced in Israel.