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Kazablan

1973·Movie
2h 2min
68
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Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Cathartic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis8
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Show business, society, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

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An embittered gang leader seeks the respect of his neighbors and the love of a young woman

An adaptation of a popular Israeli stage musical. Kazablan is an army veteran turned gang leader in the Israeli port of Jaffa who masks his feelings of bitterness with a lot of bravado. He's sweet on Rachel, a young woman who lives with her father and stepmother. The budding relationship scandalizes the neighbors (not to mention Rachel's parents) and infuriates Yanush, a middle-aged shoe store owner who wants Rachel for himself. (Yanush feels he's entitled to marry Rachel since they're both Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern European origins, whereas Kazablan is a Sephardic Jew from Morocco.) The neighborhood has something else to worry about besides the antics of Kazablan and his gang: the city wants to tear down their crumbling homes. The residents pool their resources to save their houses, but the money that's collected is stolen. When he's jailed for the theft, Kazablan must find a way to clear himself.
Israeli MusicalGang LeaderInter-ethnic RomanceSocial JusticeUrban RenewalCommunity ConflictBitterness and BravadoPort of Jaffa

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Is Kazablan worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kazablan rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Kazablan?

2 h 2 min

Kazablan runs 2 h 2 min.

What language is Kazablan in?

Hebrew

It was made in Hebrew. Produced in Israel.