The Lookout (1990 film)

The Lookout (Hebrew: שורו, translit. Shuroo) is a 1990 Israeli comedy film directed by Savi Gabizon. It stars Moshe Ivgy, Moshe Ferster, and Keren Mor. The film is about a "small-time con man who becomes a guru".[1] Critically acclaimed, it won the Ophir Award for Best Film and garnered numerous Best Actor awards for Ivgy at the Israeli Academy Awards and Haifa Film Festival.[2] It was submitted by Israel to the Academy Awards.

The Lookout
Directed bySavi Gabizon
Written bySavi Gabizon
Produced byJonathan Aroch
StarringShmuel Edelman
Moshe Ferster
Sharon Hacohen
Moshe Ivgy
Ezra Kafri
Keren Mor
CinematographyYoav Kosh
Edited byTali Helter-Shenkar
Music byLior Tevet
Production
company
Rosie Productions
Release date
  • 1990 (1990)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryIsrael
LanguageHebrew

Cast

  • Shmuel Edelman
  • Moshe Ferster as Moshe
  • Sharon Hacohen
  • Moshe Ivgy
  • Ezra Kafri
  • Keren Mor as Shimrit

Reception

The film was submitted by Israel for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 63rd Academy Awards, but was not selected.[3]

See also

References

  1. Rubin, Barry (17 March 2015). The Middle East: A Guide to Politics, Economics, Society and Culture. Routledge. p. 458. ISBN 978-1-317-45578-3.
  2. Kronish, Amy; Safirman, Costel (2003). Israeli Film: A Reference Guide. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 193. ISBN 978-0-313-32144-3.
  3. "Academy Award submissions". The Hollywood Reporter. Indiana University: Wilkerson Daily Corporation. 319 (34–50). 1991.


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