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The Appointed
19905.51h 34m
Overview
Shmaya (Shuli Rand), a small-time magician whose career consists of gigs at local venues in the north of Israel, meets Oshra (Ronit Elkabetz) at one of his shows, who possesses genuine mystical powers. Shmaya makes Oshra part of his act and together, they perform real-life feats of magic and miracles before their slack-jawed audiences. Meanwhile, Shmaya’s father – a holy man with his own loyal following, is dying. He asks his followers to bring him his estranged son, so that he can take his place after his death and lead their community. Shmaya does just that and goes on to become a spiritual leader. However, his ongoing attraction to Oshra is now on a collision course with his new calling.
Directed by Daniel Wachsmann
Written by Daniel Wachsmann
Produced by Enrique Rottenberg, Ehud Bleiberg
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Top Cast
Shuli Rand
Shemya Ben-David
Ronit Elkabetz
Oshra
Tzvi Shissel
Manager
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Shabtai Konorti
Uzia
Reuven Dayan
Head of Municipality
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Yitzhak Ne'eman
The opponent
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David Danino
Michael
About The Appointed
The Appointed is a drama, fantasy film released in 1990. Directed by Daniel Wachsmann, it stars Shuli Rand, Ronit Elkabetz, Tzvi Shissel. Shmaya (Shuli Rand), a small-time magician whose career consists of gigs at local venues in the north of Israel, meets Oshra (Ronit Elkabetz) at one of his shows, who possesses genuine mystical powers. Shmaya makes Oshra part of his act and together, they perform real-life feats of magic and miracles before their slack-jawed audiences. Meanwhile, Shmaya’s father – a holy man with his own loyal following, is dying. He asks his followers to bring him his estranged son, so that he can take his place after his death and lead their community. Shmaya does just that and goes on to become a spiritual leader. However, his ongoing attraction to Oshra is now on a collision course with his new calling.
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