Rising Star (1979)

Rising Star (1979)
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An ailing orphan learns that not all gangs are violent thugs in this musical drama featuring the late Israeli vocalist Ofra Haza. Life on the streets can be tough, and when you're a blind orphan it can be downright deadly. When a benevolent gang stumbles upon a young blind boy with no family and no one to turn to, they take the child under their wing and let him know that he'll always have a place to call home. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Ofra Haza
Director(s):
George Ovadia
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Rising Star

An ailing orphan learns that not all gangs are violent thugs in this musical drama featuring the late Israeli vocalist Ofra Haza. Life on the streets can be tough, and when you're a blind orphan it can be downright deadly. When a benevolent gang stumbles upon a young blind boy with no family and no one to turn to, they take the child under their wing and let him know that he'll always have a place to call home. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
86 mins

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Director(s):
George Ovadia
Writer(s):
Bezalel AloniMichael Shvili
Producer(s):
Benni ShviliMichael Shivili
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Neil B.

Ofra shines in this low budget, slap stick Charlie Chaplin imitation. But her voice, oh how we miss that voice! That and her winning personality and beauty make this movie well worth seeing.

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