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Yentl

1983, Movie, PG, 134 mins

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Isaac Bashevis Singer's beautiful short story "Yentl, the Yeshiva Boy" is turned into a musical ego trip in Barbra Streisand's directorial debut. Set in Eastern Europe in 1904, the story concerns the fortunes of Yentl (Streisand), a girl who wants to study the Torah. Strict Jewish law prohibits such knowledge for women, but Yentl won't give in to community pressure, so, after the death of her father, she disguises herself as a young man and leaves home, hoping to be accepted... read more leave a comment
Year: 1983
Rated PG

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Barbra Streisand: Yentl
Mandy Patinkin: Avigdor
Amy Irving: Hadass
Nehemiah Persoff: Papa
Steven Hill: Reb Alter Vishkower
Allan Corduner: Shimmele

 

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Barbara Streisand stars in and directs Yentl (1983) based on Isaac Bashevis Singer's story of...
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