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The Flying Matchmaker (1966): Cast

The Flying Matchmaker (1966) movie poster

The Flying Matchmaker is a 1966 music drama directed by Israel Becker, starring Shmuel Rodensky as Rebbe Pinchas, Mike Burstyn and Aharon Meskin. It runs 2 hours.

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The Flying Matchmaker (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Israel Becker
Genres
Music , Drama , Comedy
Original language
Hebrew
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Flying Matchmaker About?

The premise of The Flying Matchmaker without spoilers.

Reb Kalman comes home on Shabbat to find Reb Pinchas demanding a husband for Pinchas’s daughter Carolina. Carolina loves her French teacher Max, yet Pinchas forces a marriage. Kalman suggests Kuni Lemel, Max’s cousin who looks identical except for a limp, stutter and missing eye. Max pretends to be Kuni, but real Kuni appears, causing comic confusion.

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Cast & crew

The Flying Matchmaker Cast & Characters

Shmuel Rodensky leads the cast as Rebbe Pinchas, with Mike Burstyn as Max / Kuni Leml and Aharon Meskin as Kuni Leml's Father. Directed by Israel Becker; 10 actors are credited in all.

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The Flying Matchmaker Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Shnei Kunilemel” and “Two Kuni Lemel”.

Also known as
  • Shnei Kunilemel
  • Two Kuni Lemel

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FAQ

The Flying Matchmaker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Flying Matchmaker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Flying Matchmaker?

The Flying Matchmaker runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The Flying Matchmaker released?

The Flying Matchmaker was released on February 5, 1966.

Who directed The Flying Matchmaker?

The Flying Matchmaker was directed by Israel Becker.

Who is in the cast of The Flying Matchmaker?

The Flying Matchmaker stars Shmuel Rodensky as Rebbe Pinchas, Mike Burstyn as Max / Kuni Leml and Aharon Meskin as Kuni Leml's Father, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Flying Matchmaker have a post-credit scene?

No. The Flying Matchmaker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Flying Matchmaker in?

The original language of The Flying Matchmaker is Hebrew.

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