Yentl (1983)

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Written by Jack Rosenthal, Isaac Bashevis Singer

Directed by Barbra Streisand

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1983

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: UK/USA

Filmed in Colour

Barbra Streisand makes her directorial debut in this musical drama about a young Jewish woman who pretends to be a man in order to get a religious education. A magnum opus for Streisand who starred, director, co-wrote, co-produced the film. Featuring an Oscar winning Best Score

Cast

Image for Barbra StreisandBarbra StreisandYentl
Mandy PatinkinAvigdor
Amy IrvingHadass
Nehemiah PersoffReb Mendel 'Papa'
Image for Steven HillSteven HillReb Alter Vishkower
Allan CordunerShimmele
Ruth GoringEsther Rachel
David de KeyserRabbi Zalman
Bernard SpearTailor
Doreen MantleMrs. Shaemen
Image for Lynda BaronLynda BaronPeshe
Jack LynnBookseller
Anna TzelnikerMrs. Kovner
Image for Miriam MargolyesMiriam MargolyesSarah
Mary HenryMrs. Jacobs

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