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Fantasy drama

The Appointed (1990): Cast

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The Appointed is a 1990 fantasy drama directed by Daniel Wachsmann, starring Ronit Elkabetz as Oshra, Tzvi Shissel and Reuven Dayan. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Appointed (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Daniel Wachsmann
Genres
Fantasy , Drama
Original language
Hebrew
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Appointed About?

The premise of The Appointed without spoilers.

Shmaya, a small‑time magician in northern Israel, meets Oshra, a woman with genuine mystical powers. He adds her to his act and they perform real miracles that astonish audiences. When his dying father, a respected spiritual leader, summons him to succeed him, Shmaya takes the community’s mantle, but his attraction to Oshra threatens his new role.

The Appointed Themes & Keywords

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  • love
  • woman
  • son
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Cast & crew

The Appointed Cast & Characters

Ronit Elkabetz leads the cast as Oshra, with Tzvi Shissel as Manager and Reuven Dayan as Head of Municipality. Directed by Daniel Wachsmann; 7 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Daniel Wachsmann: Eastern Wind.

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FAQ

The Appointed FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Appointed?

The Appointed runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Appointed released?

The Appointed was released on March 25, 1990.

Who directed The Appointed?

The Appointed was directed by Daniel Wachsmann.

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Who is in the cast of The Appointed?

The Appointed stars Ronit Elkabetz as Oshra, Tzvi Shissel as Manager and Reuven Dayan as Head of Municipality, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Appointed have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Appointed in?

The original language of The Appointed is Hebrew.

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