Awake and Sing!(1972)
Awake and Sing! Synopsis
The Bergers, a blue-collar Jewish family living in an overstuffed tenement and undone by the Depression, struggle through hard times and dream of a better future in this 1972 production of Clifford Odets' pungent play. Personalities and politics clash as Odets' mélange of characters try to survive on pennies a day. Walter Matthau plays cynical World War I amputee Moe Axelrod, and Leo Fuchs portrays the family's iron-willed leftist grandfather.
Awake and Sing! (1972) is a drama film directed by Robert Hopkins, released on March 6, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Walter Matthau, Ron Rifkin, Felicia Farr and Martin Ritt. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Hopkins
- Writers:
- Clifford Odets
- Producers:
- Norman Lloyd
- Production:
- KCET, Broadway Theatre Archive
- Status:
- Released
Awake and Sing! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Matthau
as Moe Axelrod
Ron Rifkin
as Sam Feinschreiber
Felicia Farr
as Hennie
Martin Ritt
as Uncle Morty
Leo Fuchs
as Jacob
Robert Lipton
as Ralph Berger
John Myhers
as Schlosser
- Ruth Storey
Ruth Storey
as Bessie Berger
Key crew
Directed by Robert Hopkins, written by Clifford Odets, produced by Norman Lloyd.
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Awake and Sing! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Awake and Sing! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Awake and Sing! online?
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Awake and Sing! (1972) is available to stream on BroadwayHD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Awake and Sing!?
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The main cast of Awake and Sing! (1972) includes Walter Matthau, Ron Rifkin, Felicia Farr, Martin Ritt and Leo Fuchs. The film was directed by Robert Hopkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Awake and Sing! released?
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Awake and Sing! was released on March 6, 1972 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Awake and Sing! worth watching?
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Awake and Sing! (1972) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.