Morning Star 1980
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Morning Star
A story about a young fisherman Avi who doesn't lose his optimism even during the most difficult times.
A story about a young fisherman Avi who doesn't lose his optimism even during the most difficult times.
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Release Date:
May 09, 1980 (Israel)
Run Time:
1hr 30`
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Original Language:
Hebrew
Production Countries:
Israel
Status:
Released
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Morning Star - Morning Star
Directors & Credit Writers
AB
Akiva Barkin... Director
Cast
... Avi
... Shimon
... Uncle Sammy
... Elias
... Stella
RT
Rifat Turk... Jimmy
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GB
Gavri Banai...
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SL
Shaike Levi...
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