01 Oct 1984
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A family of Russian Jews living in New York struggles to survive, while the mother strives to better their lives, but she finds that most of her efforts costs more then they are worth.
Top Billed Cast
Bryant Washburn David
Helen Ferguson Sara
E. Alyn Warren Abraham (as E.A. Warren)
Rosa Rosanova Hanneh
George Siegmann Rosenblatt
Otto Lederer Gedalyah Mindel
Millie Schottland Mishel Mindel
Bert Sprotte Cossack
Abe Budin Soptkn
Edwin B. Tilton Judge
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