The Policeman (1971)
Ha-Shoter Azulai (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 27min
- Comedy, Drama
- 1971 (Israel)
- Movie
One of Israel's most beloved films, this film centers around the policeman Azulai, who is as kind as he as inept.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Shaike Ophir | ... |
Constable Sgt. Abraham Azulai
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| Zaharira Harifai | ... |
Betty Azulai
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| Avner Hizkiyahu | ... |
Capt. Lefkowitch
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Itzko Rachamimov | ... |
Senior Sgt. Bejerano
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| Yosef Shiloach | ... |
Amar
(as Joseph Shiloach)
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| Nitza Shaul | ... |
Mimi
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| Gabi Amrani | ... |
The Yemenite
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Arieh Itzhak | ... |
Zion
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| Abraham Celektar | ... |
Cactus
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Efraim Stan | ... |
Horovitz
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| Arieh Elias | ... |
Albert
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| Ya'ackov Banai | ... |
Uncle Messiah
(as Yakov Banai)
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Hillel Ne'eman | ... |
Religious man
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Yaakov Noy | ... |
Criminal
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Lidya Ophir | ... |
Mrs. Lefkovich
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Directed by
| Ephraim Kishon | ||
Written by
| Ephraim Kishon | ... | () |
Produced by
| Ephraim Kishon | ... | producer |
| Itzik Kol | ... | producer |
| Mati Raz | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Nurit Hirsch | ||
Cinematography by
| David Gurfinkel | ||
Editing by
| Anna Gurit | ||
Art Direction by
| Ze'ev Lichter | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ya'ackov Hame'iri | ... | assistant director (as Ya'ackov Hameiri) |
| Shaike Ophir | ... | assistant director |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Itzik Ben-Aroya | ... | key grip |
| Menashe Hova | ... | focus puller |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Filmways Australasian Distributors (1972) (Australia) (theatrical) (as 'Policeman')
- Monarch Film Corporation Ltd. (I) (1973) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Cinema 5 Distributing (1972) (United States) (subtitled)
- Facets Multimedia Distribution
- National Center for Jewish Film (NCJF)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
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Azulai is a policeman in Jaffa, whose incompetence is only matched by his soft-heartedness. His superiors want to send him to early retirement, but he would like to stay on the force, and the criminals of Jaffa don't want to see him leave either...
Written by Yuval Kfir |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Band's Visit (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Balada Lashoter See more » |