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The Rabbi

Synopsis

Jonny is a compulsive liar, has been all his life. From claiming Spielberg and Madonna as acquaintances to begging for money, his life is one big lie. But when he picks up a hat and is mistakenly spotted as a Rabbi, Jonny is launched into the spotlight as a crime fighting, guitar playing, award winning Rabbi with the world at his feet. At the height of his success though, what will the future hold for 'Rabbi' Jonny, when he pisses off the the evil Rabbi Green at a gerfilte fish eating competition?

Details

Year
2009
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 mins 29 secs
Format
DV
Director
Daniel D Moses
Producer
Daniel D Moses
Editor
Daniel D Moses
Screenwriter
Sam Holtmon, Daniel D Moses
Director of Photography
Daniel D Moses
Sound
Patrick Moore
Composer
Patrick Moore
Principal cast
Simon Pinkus, Ulysses Pattichi, David Ahrain, Michael Banin, Tzvi Katz, Amanda Korc, Kandice Morris, Sarah Devi Giubilini, Michelle Webber

Genre

Action Comedy Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

DDM Productions

Daniel D Moses

T +44 (0)7740 536528

film@danielmoses.com

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