Itzhak(2017)
Itzhak Synopsis
From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernick’s (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.
Itzhak (2017) is a documentary film directed by Alison Chernick, released on October 5, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Itzhak Perlman, Toby Perlman, Alan Alda and Billy Joel. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Alison Chernick
- Writers:
- Alison Chernick, Helen Yum
- Producers:
- Alison Chernick
- Cinematographer:
- Mikko Timonen
- Production:
- American Masters Pictures
- Revenue:
- $606,719
- Status:
- Released
Itzhak Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Alison Chernick, written by Alison Chernick and Helen Yum, produced by Alison Chernick.
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Itzhak Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 10 ratings.
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Itzhak – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Itzhak online?
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Itzhak (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID 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 Itzhak?
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The main cast of Itzhak (2017) includes Itzhak Perlman, Toby Perlman, Alan Alda and Billy Joel. The film was directed by Alison Chernick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Itzhak released?
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Itzhak was released on October 5, 2017 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Itzhak worth watching?
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Itzhak (2017) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.