Go for Zucker
2004 · 91 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy
Germany director Dani Levy filmed this comedy about Jewish life in today’s Germany along side the familiar east-west conflict. With it great success this film is a joyful comedy of humor and knowledge.
Directed by Dani Levy · Written by Holger Franke
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Henry Hübchen Jackie Zucker -
Hannelore Elsner Marlene -
Udo Samel Samuel - G Gołda Tencer Golda
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Steffen Groth Thomas -
Anja Franke Jana -
Sebastian Blomberg Joshua -
Elena Uhlig Lilly -
Rolf Hoppe Rabbi Ginsberg -
Inga Busch Irene - A Antonia Adamik Sarah
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Renate Krößner Linda
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