Exodus 1947(1997)
The ship that launched a nation
Exodus 1947 Synopsis
Exodus 1947 is a one hour PBS documentary narrated by Morley Safer with a score by Ilan Rechtman. The Exodus 1947 voyage acted as a catalyst in forming the new State of Israel. The documentary focuses on clandestine and "illegal" American efforts to finance and crew the most infamous of ten American ships that attempted to bring Jewish refugees to Palestine.
Exodus 1947 (1997) is a documentary film directed by Elizabeth Rodgers, released on July 6, 1997 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Murray Aronoff, Ike Aronowitz, David Ben-Gurion and Eli Bergman. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Elizabeth Rodgers
- Writers:
- Robby Henson, Elizabeth Rodgers
- Producers:
- Robby Henson, Elizabeth Rodgers
- Production:
- Maryland Public Television
- Status:
- Released
Exodus 1947 (1997) Trailer
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Exodus 1947 Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Murray Aronoff
Murray Aronoff
as Self
- Ike Aronowitz
Ike Aronowitz
as Self
David Ben-Gurion
as Self
- Eli Bergman
Eli Bergman
as Self
- Moe Bernstein
Moe Bernstein
as Self
- Ruth Gruber
Ruth Gruber
as Self
Morley Safer
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Elizabeth Rodgers, written by Robby Henson and Elizabeth Rodgers, produced by Robby Henson and Elizabeth Rodgers.
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Exodus 1947 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Exodus 1947 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Exodus 1947 online?
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Exodus 1947 (1997) is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Exodus 1947?
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The main cast of Exodus 1947 (1997) includes Murray Aronoff, Ike Aronowitz, David Ben-Gurion, Eli Bergman and Moe Bernstein. The film was directed by Elizabeth Rodgers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Exodus 1947 released?
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Exodus 1947 was released on July 6, 1997 and runs for 56m.
Is Exodus 1947 worth watching?
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Exodus 1947 (1997) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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