Sallah (1964): Cast
Sallah is a 1964 comedy drama directed by Ephraim Kishon, starring Topol as Sallah Shabati, Shaike Levi and Geula Noni. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Ephraim Kishon
- Original language
-
Hebrew - Studio
- Sallah Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sallah About?
The premise of Sallah without spoilers.
Sallah Shabati, the head of a large Yemeni family newly settled in Israel, struggles to earn a livelihood and find decent housing while the fledgling state, already strained by its own challenges, is busy absorbing hundreds of thousands of Jewish refugees from Arab countries. His attempts highlight the hardships and hopes of the newcomers.
Sallah Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- one word title
- reference to yemen
- reference to egypt
- husband wife relationship
- subtitles
- satire
- kibbutz
- hebrew
- title change
- resettlement
- red tape
- backgammon
+17 more Show fewer
- money scheme
- schemer
- desert
- poverty
- refugee camp
- cigarette smoking
- character name as title
- father child relationship
- immigrant
- large family
- mother son relationship
- satire comedy
- settler
- israel
- refugee
- israeli history
- local blockbuster
Sallah Cast & Characters
Topol leads the cast as Sallah Shabati, with Shaike Levi as Shimon Shabati and Geula Noni as Habbubah Shabati. Directed by Ephraim Kishon; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ephraim Kishon
- Topol as Sallah Shabati
- Shaike Levi as Shimon Shabati
- Geula Noni as Habbubah Shabati
- Gila Almagor as Bathsheva Sosialit
Also Starring in Sallah
· 6 moreMore from Ephraim Kishon
More films directed by Ephraim Kishon: The Fox in the Chicken Coop and The Policeman.
Sallah Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Sallah Shabati” and “Sallah – oder: Tausche Tochter gegen Wohnung”.
- Also known as
-
- Sallah Shabati
- Sallah – oder: Tausche Tochter gegen Wohnung
- 萨利赫
- Саллах Шабати
Seen Sallah?
Movies Like Sallah
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tel Aviv on Fire, Haifa and Kazablan.
Sallah FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sallah, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sallah?
Sallah runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Sallah released?
Sallah was released on June 2, 1964.
Who directed Sallah?
Sallah was directed by Ephraim Kishon.
More films by Ephraim Kishon Who is in the cast of Sallah?
Sallah stars Topol as Sallah Shabati, Shaike Levi as Shimon Shabati and Geula Noni as Habbubah Shabati, among 10 credited actors.
Does Sallah have a post-credit scene?
No. Sallah has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sallah in?
The original language of Sallah is Hebrew.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
