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Itzhak (2017): Cast & Box Office

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Itzhak is a 2017 documentary directed by Alison Chernick, starring Itzhak Perlman, Billy Joel and Alan Alda. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $704,968 worldwide.

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Itzhak (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Alison Chernick
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Itzhak About?

The premise of Itzhak without spoilers.

This documentary offers an intimate look at the life and career of Itzhak Perlman, widely regarded as the world’s greatest violinist. Through cinéma vérité style filmmaking, director Alison Chernick explores Perlman’s journey from his early years in Israel to his international acclaim. The film features interviews with Perlman, his family, friends, and colleagues, including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich, and cellist Mischa Maisky, revealing both the triumphs and challenges he has faced.

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Cast & crew

Itzhak Cast

Itzhak Perlman leads the cast, with Billy Joel and Alan Alda. Directed by Alison Chernick; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Alison Chernick

More films directed by Alison Chernick, best-rated first: Matthew Barney: No Restraint, The Artist Is Absent: A Short Film On Martin Margiela and The Jeff Koons Show.

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Box office

Itzhak Box Office

Itzhak grossed $704,968 worldwide. $607,290 came from the US and Canada and $97,678 (14%) from the rest of the world.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$705K

US & Canada
$607.3K
International
$97.7K
US & Canada 86% Rest of the world 14%
Details

Itzhak Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Itzhak & Toby” and “이차크의 행복한 바이올린”.

Also known as
  • Itzhak & Toby
  • 이차크의 행복한 바이올린
  • Ицхак
  • פרלמן
  • 帕尔曼传

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Itzhak FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Itzhak, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Itzhak?

Itzhak runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Itzhak released?

Itzhak was released on October 5, 2017.

Who directed Itzhak?

Itzhak was directed by Alison Chernick.

More films by Alison Chernick

Who is in the cast of Itzhak?

Itzhak stars Itzhak Perlman, Billy Joel and Alan Alda, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Itzhak make at the box office?

Itzhak grossed $704,968 worldwide ($607,290 domestic, $97,678 international).

Does Itzhak have a post-credit scene?

No. Itzhak has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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