A Bit of Luck

A Bit of Luck

1992 · 90 min · ★ 7.8 · Music, Drama

Vivi and her father emigrate to Israel where he eventually gets recognized by friends and takes up work singing in a small bar. Vivi works there as a waitress until she gets her lucky break when her father goes blind and she takes over from him. Spotted by a crooked talent scout, who signs her up, she ends up performing lots of shows but doesn't get to receive all the money she has earned.

Directed by Ze'ev Revach · Written by Ze'ev Revach

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Ze'ev Revach Jojo
Jacques Cohen Morris
Aryeh Moskona Marko (as Arieh Moskoneh)
Zehava Ben Adult Vivi

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