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El Dorado is an Israeli 1963 film directed by Menahem Golan. The script was co-written by him, Leo Filler, and Amatsia Hiuni, based on the play by Yigal Mosenzon.
| El Dorado | |
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| Directed by | Menahem Golan |
| Written by |
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| Story by | Yigal Mosenzon (play) |
| Produced by | Mordecai Navon |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Nissim Leon |
| Edited by | Nellie Gilad |
| Music by | Yohanan Zaray |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | Israel |
| Language | Hebrew |
Menahem Golan’s directorial debut is a film adaptation of Yigal Mossinson’s acclaimed novel and play of the same title. The story follows Sherman, a man on trial for murder who is acquitted due to reasonable doubt. Despite his acquittal, the trial leaves a lasting impact on Sherman, leading him to fall in love with his defense attorney’s intelligent daughter. He is even willing to abandon his life of crime for her, including leaving his long-time partner, Margot, a prostitute. However, his attempt to reform is met with skepticism, and the road to redemption proves to be difficult.
The film stars Gila Almagor, Haim Topol, and Shaike Ophir.[1]
Plot
editAfter a man is accused of a crime he did not commit, his lawyer is against taking the case and does nothing to help him. Pressure politically is aiding in finding the man guilty, and he is forced to admit guilt. He then fights to prove his innocence.
Principal cast
edit| Actor | Role |
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| Chaim Topol | Benny Sherman |
| Gila Almagor | Margo |
| Shimon Finkel | Lawyer Benyamini |
| Ori Levy | Sergeant Cohen |
| Shai Ophir | Shneider |
External links
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