The Dybbuk(1937)
דער דיבוק
The Dybbuk Synopsis
In a Polish shtetl, two young men who have grown up together betrothe their unborn children, ignoring the advice of a mysterious traveler not to pledge the lives of future generations. Soon after, one of them dies, and the wife of the other dies in childbirth. The children grow up in different towns, without ever knowing of the betrothal, but the power of the vow leads them to meet each other when they are marriageable. The young woman, Leah, is promised to another man, but Channon, the son of the father who died, is a practitioner of mysticism, and seeks to win his bride through sorcery.
The Dybbuk (1937) is a drama, fantasy and music film directed by Michał Waszyński, released on September 29, 1937 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Avrom Morewski, Ajzyk Samberg, Mojzesz Lipman and Lili Liliana. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Michał Waszyński
- Writers:
- Sholom Ansky, S.A. Kacyzna, Andrzej Marek
- Producers:
- Zygmunt Mayflauer
- Cinematographer:
- Albert Wywerka
- Composer:
- Henoch Kon
- Production:
- Warszawskie Biuro Kinematograficzne Feniks
- Status:
- Released
The Dybbuk (1937) Trailer
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The Dybbuk Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Avrom Morewski
Avrom Morewski
as Rabbi Ezeriel ben Hodos (as Abram Morewski)
- Ajzyk Samberg
Ajzyk Samberg
as Meszulach
- Mojzesz Lipman
Mojzesz Lipman
as Sender Brynicer ben Henie
- Lili Liliana
Lili Liliana
as Lea
- Leon Liebgold
Leon Liebgold
as Chanan ben Nisan
- Dina Halpern
Dina Halpern
as Aunt Frade
Max Bozyk
as Nute (as Maks Bozyk)
- M. Messinger
M. Messinger
as Menasze
- Gerszon Lemberger
Gerszon Lemberger
as Nisan ben Rifke
- Samuel Bronecki
Samuel Bronecki
as Nachman (as S. Bronecki)
- Samuel Landau
Samuel Landau
as Zalman - swat
- Judith Berg
Judith Berg
as Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Michał Waszyński, written by Sholom Ansky, S.A. Kacyzna and Andrzej Marek, produced by Zygmunt Mayflauer.
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The Dybbuk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Dybbuk – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Dybbuk?
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The main cast of The Dybbuk (1937) includes Avrom Morewski, Ajzyk Samberg, Mojzesz Lipman, Lili Liliana and Leon Liebgold. The film was directed by Michał Waszyński. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dybbuk released?
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The Dybbuk was released on September 29, 1937 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Dybbuk worth watching?
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The Dybbuk (1937) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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