
31 Dec 2004

Go for Zucker
Germany director Dani Levy filmed this comedy about Jewish life in today’s Germany along side the familiar east-west conflict. With it great success this film is a joyful comedy of humor and knowledge.

Sometimes you need a little help finding yourself.
An ex-office worker becomes a ventriloquist, leading to a date with his unemployment counselor; but his quirky family and a gauche female friend may thwart his new career and love life.

Steven Schoichet

Fangora "Fanny" Gurkel

Heidi Schoichet

Lorena Fanchetti

Fern Schoichet

Lou Schoichet

Michael Foulicker

Mrs. Gurkel

Sorensen
Bonnie

Theater Director

31 Dec 2004

Germany director Dani Levy filmed this comedy about Jewish life in today’s Germany along side the familiar east-west conflict. With it great success this film is a joyful comedy of humor and knowledge.

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