The Going Up of David Lev 50 years old

A ten-year-old Israeli boy whose father died years earlier during the Six-Day-War is determined to find out more about his father's death. He skips school and, with the help of a friendly cab driver, heads to Jerusalem to find the men who fought with his father's unit and learn the exact circumstances. During the drive from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the cabbie provides a history of the establishment of the Jewish state

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The Going Up of David Lev Cast

Name Character
Chaim Topol He was 37, now 88 years old as Chaim
Claire Bloom She was 42, now 93 years old as Hannah
Melvyn Douglas He was 72, 80 years old when he died as Grandfather
Brandon Cruz He was 10, now 61 years old as David

The Going Up of David Lev Crew

Name Department
Ephraim Kishon as Writer. He was 48 (80) years old when He died Writing
James F. Collier as Director. He was 44 (62) years old when He died Directing
The Going Up of David Lev (50 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, April 25, 1973
  • Runtime: 90 minutes