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Focus

2001-10-19 · 106 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

In the waning months of World War II, a man and his wife are mistakenly identified as Jews by their anti-Semitic Brooklyn neighbors. Suddenly the victims of religious and racial persecution, they find themselves aligned with a local Jewish immigrant in a struggle for dignity and survival.

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Directors
Neal Slavin
Production companies
Focus Productions Inc., Carros Pictures, Dog Pond Productions, Paramount Classics
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 645,418

Top Cast

William H. MacyWilliam H. MacyLawrence 'Larry' Newman
Laura DernLaura DernGertrude 'Gert' Hart
David PaymerDavid PaymerMr. Finkelstein
Meat LoafMeat LoafFred
Kay HawtreyKay HawtreyMrs. Newman
Michael CopemanMichael CopemanCarlson
Kenneth WelshKenneth WelshFather Crighton
Peter OldringPeter OldringWilly Doyle
Joseph ZieglerMr. Gargan
Arlene MeadowsMrs. Dewitt
Kevin JubinvilleKevin JubinvilleMr. Cole Stevens
Wendy LyonWendy LyonElsie
Stefan BrogrenStefan BrogrenBodyguard
Shaun Austin-OlsenSullivan
B.J. McQueenB.J. McQueenMel
Conrad BergschneiderConrad BergschneiderTough's Leader
Brad AustinBrad AustinFirst Tough
David BlackerPetey
Beatriz PizanoRape Victim
Rick BragginsMr. Lorring

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