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The Juggler

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In post--World War II Israel, German entertainer Hans Muller (Kirk Douglas) is trying to start a new life after surviving the Holocaust. Fighting demons and survivor's guilt, Muller has a sudden outburst and assaults a police officer. After a narrow escape, he begins to wander the country, eventually arriving at a kibbutz. There, he falls for local woman Ya'El (Milly Vitale). But on Muller's trail is Detective Karni (Paul Stewart), who threatens to disrupt the newly blossoming love.
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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews I'm sure there's a fertile story there, but the storytelling is as dry as the desert. Rated: C+ Jul 17, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Kirk Douglas' character doesn't quite get under your skin like it could with this very deep post-war trauma drama, but it does get its point about the psychological scar across well. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In post--World War II Israel, German entertainer Hans Muller (Kirk Douglas) is trying to start a new life after surviving the Holocaust. Fighting demons and survivor's guilt, Muller has a sudden outburst and assaults a police officer. After a narrow escape, he begins to wander the country, eventually arriving at a kibbutz. There, he falls for local woman Ya'El (Milly Vitale). But on Muller's trail is Detective Karni (Paul Stewart), who threatens to disrupt the newly blossoming love.
Director
Edward Dmytryk
Production Co
Stanley Kramer Company
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 13, 2011
Runtime
1h 26m
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