Avalon_
"Three generations of family. They shared a dream called America in a place called Avalon."
A Polish-Jewish family comes to the U.S. at the beginning of the twentieth century. There, the family and their children try to make themselves a better future in the so-called promised land.
Director
Barry Levinson
Starring
Armin Mueller-Stahl, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth Perkins
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Year context
Avalon was released 36 years ago in 1990.
Avalon is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 6m.
CAST (20)
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Sam Krichinsky
Aidan Quinn
Jules Kaye
Elizabeth Perkins
Ann Kaye
Joan Plowright
Eva Krichinsky
Leo Fuchs
Hymie Krichinsky
Lou Jacobi
Gabriel Krichynsky
Eve Gordon
Dottie Krik
Kevin Pollak
Izzy Kirke
IR
Israel Rubinek
Nathan Krichinsky
Elijah Wood
Michael Kaye
Grant Gelt
Teddy Kirke
ML
Mindy Loren Isenstein
Mindy Kirk
SL
Shifra Lerer
Nellie Krichinsky
MB
Mina Bern
Alice Krichinsky
FR
Frania Rubinek
Faye Krichinsky
NK
Neil Kirk
Herbie
Ronald Guttman
Simka
RA
Rachel Aviva
Elka
SW
Sylvia Weinberg
Mrs. Parkes
Ralph Tabakin
Principal Dunn
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (2)
AWARDS (1)
B
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
126 min (2h 6m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (89 votes)
Popularity
4
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Avalon about?
A Polish-Jewish family comes to the U.S. at the beginning of the twentieth century. There, the family and their children try to make themselves a better future in the so-called promised land.
How long is Avalon?
Avalon has a runtime of 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Who directed Avalon?
Avalon was directed by Barry Levinson.
Who stars in Avalon?
The cast of Avalon includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth Perkins, Joan Plowright, Leo Fuchs.
What is the rating of Avalon?
Avalon has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 89 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (9)
immigrant
baltimore, usa
rabbi
synagogue
bar mitzvah
nostalgia
semi autobiographical
1940s
1910s