The Revenge of Itzik Finkelstein(1993)
Israel's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1993
In this surreal comedy, a ghost monk convinces Itzik, a keychain importer living with his mother, to take revenge on those who are responsible for his pathetic situation. Surprisingly, the collaboration with the monk improves Itzic's life.
Movie: The Revenge of Itzik Finkelstein
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Itzik Finkelstein
Debbie
Itzik Finkelstein
Judith
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In this surreal comedy, a ghost monk convinces Itzik, a keychain importer living with his mother, to take revenge on those who are responsible for his pathetic situation. Surprisingly, the collaboration with the monk improves Itzic's life.
Release Date
1993-01-01
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7.5
Rating:
3.8 startsTagline
Israel's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1993
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עִבְרִית
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