The Jerusalem File (1972): Cast & Plot
The Jerusalem File is a 1972 drama thriller directed by John Flynn, starring Bruce Davison as David Armstrong, Ze'ev Revach and Nicol Williamson. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- John Flynn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Jerusalem File About?
The premise of The Jerusalem File without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Terror and sudden death grip a city torn apart by violence as the Six-Day War looms. An American student teams up with an Arab colleague, trying to set politics aside, but doubts arise about his partner’s true motives, weaving personal tension into the broader conflict.
The Jerusalem File Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- six day war
- terrorism
- israeli
- independent film
The Jerusalem File Cast & Characters
Bruce Davison leads the cast as David Armstrong, with Ze'ev Revach as Raschid Rifaat and Nicol Williamson as Professor Lang. Directed by John Flynn; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Flynn
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Bruce Davison as David Armstrong - Ze'ev Revach as Raschid Rifaat
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Nicol Williamson as Professor Lang -
Donald Pleasence as Major Samuels
Also Starring in The Jerusalem File
· 2 more- Daria Halprin Nurit
- Ian Hendry Mayers
More from John Flynn
More films directed by John Flynn, best-rated first: Rolling Thunder, Lock Up, Out for Justice and Protection.
The Jerusalem File Plot Summary
What happens in The Jerusalem File from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
David Armstrong Bruce Davison is an American archaeology student studying at the University of Jerusalem. His old Arab friend from Yale, Rashid Rifaat Ze’ev Revach, pulls him into a tense power struggle between rival Arab terrorist groups. After an assassination attempt on Rifaat nearly claims his life, Rifaat goes into hiding, leaving Armstrong to navigate a dangerous web of loyalties and danger.
Professor Lang Nicol Williamson at the university steps in to protect Armstrong, concealing him at an archaeological dig at Qumran in the West Bank. He vows to help Armstrong return to America, but Major Samuels Donald Pleasence of the Shin Bet confiscates Armstrong’s passport, aiming to use him as a source to learn about the network and to identify Rifaat as the leader of the West Bank Resistance.
Full summary
The whole story of The Jerusalem File, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Jerusalem File?
10 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 David Armstrong studying at the University of Jerusalem?
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The Jerusalem File FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Jerusalem File, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Jerusalem File?
The Jerusalem File runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Jerusalem File released?
The Jerusalem File was released on February 2, 1972.
Who directed The Jerusalem File?
The Jerusalem File was directed by John Flynn.
More films by John Flynn Who is in the cast of The Jerusalem File?
The Jerusalem File stars Bruce Davison as David Armstrong, Ze'ev Revach as Raschid Rifaat and Nicol Williamson as Professor Lang, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Jerusalem File have a post-credit scene?
No. The Jerusalem File has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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