Charlie And A Half (1974): Cast & Plot
Charlie And A Half is a 1974 comedy drama directed by Boaz Davidson, starring Yehuda Barkan as Charlie Ben Chanania, Tuvia Tzafir and Arieh Elias. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Boaz Davidson
- Original language
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Hebrew - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Charlie And A Half About?
The premise of Charlie And A Half without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Charlie survives by conning gullible marks with a three‑card Monte, posing as a wealthy businessman. His companion, street‑wise kid Miko, hangs out with him instead of attending school. The story follows Charlie’s scheme to win the affection of Gila, a privileged young woman whose parents are trying to arrange a marriage with an American millionaire despite her resistance.
Charlie And A Half Cast & Characters
Yehuda Barkan leads the cast as Charlie Ben Chanania, with Tuvia Tzafir as Robert and Arieh Elias as Zaki Ben Chanania. Directed by Boaz Davidson; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Boaz Davidson
- Yehuda Barkan as Charlie Ben Chanania
- Tuvia Tzafir as Robert
- Arieh Elias as Zaki Ben Chanania
- Ze'ev Revach as Sasson
Charlie And A Half Plot Summary
What happens in Charlie And A Half from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Charlie Ben-Hanania Yehuda Barkan is a con artist from a poor neighborhood, scraping by with scams and running illegal gambling operations, aided by Miko, an at-risk orphan who shares a shabby cabin with his older sister Lily, whose boyfriend is staying in the United States. Charlie falls in love with Gila Zohar, a beautiful blonde from a wealthy North Tel Aviv family, whose parents try to set her up with Robert Diamenstein Tuvia Tzafir, the nerdy son of Benjamin Diamenstein, one of Mr. Zohar’s business partners abroad. Yet Gila is repelled by the spoiled American boy, who is mainly interested in classical music and golf, and she feels a genuine connection with Charlie. The two repeatedly find ways to evade Robert and spend time alone together.
Full summary
The whole story of Charlie And A Half, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Charlie And A Half?
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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- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of the con artist who is the main protagonist?
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Charlie And A Half FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Charlie And A Half, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Charlie And A Half?
Charlie And A Half runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Charlie And A Half released?
Charlie And A Half was released in 1974.
Who directed Charlie And A Half?
Charlie And A Half was directed by Boaz Davidson.
More films by Boaz Davidson Who is in the cast of Charlie And A Half?
Charlie And A Half stars Yehuda Barkan as Charlie Ben Chanania, Tuvia Tzafir as Robert and Arieh Elias as Zaki Ben Chanania, among 4 credited actors.
Does Charlie And A Half have a post-credit scene?
No. Charlie And A Half has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Charlie And A Half in?
The original language of Charlie And A Half is Hebrew.
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