David & Layla(2005)
David & Layla Synopsis
Inspired by a true story, sparks fly when a Jew and a Muslim fall in love in New York. David (David Moscow), TV host of "Sex & Happiness", becomes smitten with the voluptuous Layla (Shiva Rose) - a mysterious, sensual dancer who turns out to be a refugee. David's reckless pursuit of Layla sets off an unveiling of the similarities and contrasts of their ancient cultures. His lust grows into love as he discovers in stunning Layla a sensitive, intelligent war survivor with a rich culture that echoes his own. But their families are dead set against their unlikely romance. Faced with deportation, Layla must choose.
David & Layla (2005) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by J.J. Alani, released on October 22, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars David Moscow, Shiva Rose, Callie Thorne and Peter Van Wagner. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- J.J. Alani
- Cinematographer:
- Harlan Bosmajian
- Status:
- Released
David & Layla Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Moscow
as David Fine
Shiva Rose
as Layla
Callie Thorne
as Abby, David's fiancee
Peter Van Wagner
as Mel Fine
Polly Adams
as Judith Fine
Will Janowitz
as Woody Fine
Joseph Kamal
as Howar, Saz / Tanbur player
- Jason Catalano
Jason Catalano
as Walter
- Florence Wack
Florence Wack
as Wedding Dancer/Muslim Prayer
- Linda Powell
Linda Powell
as Woman Officer
Key crew
Directed by J.J. Alani.
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David & Layla Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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David & Layla – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch David & Layla online?
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David & Layla (2005) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in David & Layla?
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The main cast of David & Layla (2005) includes David Moscow, Shiva Rose, Callie Thorne, Peter Van Wagner and Polly Adams. The film was directed by J.J. Alani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was David & Layla released?
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David & Layla was released on October 22, 2005 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is David & Layla worth watching?
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David & Layla (2005) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.