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An American Hippie in Israel (1972): Cast & Plot

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An American Hippie in Israel is a 1972 sci-fi comedy directed by Amos Sefer, starring Lilli Avidan as Elizabeth, Tzila Karney and Shmuel Wolf. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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An American Hippie in Israel (1972) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Amos Sefer
Genres
Sci-Fi , Action , Comedy
Original language
Hebrew
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is An American Hippie in Israel About?

The premise of An American Hippie in Israel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Incited by a disillusioned young man who abandons civilization, four strangers set out for freedom and happiness on a remote island. Their boat runs aground, leaving them without food; as desperation mounts, their primal instincts surface, leading to a catastrophic conclusion.

An American Hippie in Israel Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

An American Hippie in Israel Cast & Characters

Lilli Avidan leads the cast as Elizabeth, with Tzila Karney as Françoise and Shmuel Wolf as Komo. Directed by Amos Sefer; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in An American Hippie in Israel

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Plot

An American Hippie in Israel Plot Summary

What happens in An American Hippie in Israel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mike, Mike, a young American hippie and Vietnam War veteran, travels to Israel shortly after his involvement in Vietnam. He hitchhikes and bums around, and his path crosses with three Israelis along the way: Elizabeth, a stage actress; Françoise, another female hippie friend; and her Hebrew-speaking boyfriend Komo. Together they join a larger group of wanderers and dream of carving out an isolated community on a deserted island, a place to live in peace.

“without clothes, without government, and without borders.”

Full summary

The whole story of An American Hippie in Israel, scene by scene

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Videos

An American Hippie in Israel Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

An American Hippie In Israel HD trailer
  • Featurette Josh Olson on AN AMERICAN HIPPIE IN ISRAEL
Quiz

How Well Do You Know An American Hippie in Israel?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Mike's nationality?

Details

An American Hippie in Israel Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “The Hitch Hiker” and “Ha-Trempist”.

Also known as
  • The Hitch Hiker
  • Ha-Trempist
  • 一个美国嬉皮士在以色列

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FAQ

An American Hippie in Israel FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of An American Hippie in Israel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is An American Hippie in Israel?

An American Hippie in Israel runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was An American Hippie in Israel released?

An American Hippie in Israel was released in 1972.

Who directed An American Hippie in Israel?

An American Hippie in Israel was directed by Amos Sefer.

Who is in the cast of An American Hippie in Israel?

An American Hippie in Israel stars Lilli Avidan as Elizabeth, Tzila Karney as Françoise and Shmuel Wolf as Komo, among 6 credited actors.

Does An American Hippie in Israel have a post-credit scene?

No. An American Hippie in Israel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is An American Hippie in Israel in?

The original language of An American Hippie in Israel is Hebrew.

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