This Israeli-made film is set along the battle-torn West Bank. Military governor Makram Khouri tries to flush out some fugitive PLO activists by hanging the rotting, stinking carcass of a dead donkey in a village square. Israeli doctor Rami Danon forgets his animosity towards the PLO and, out of compassion, cuts the carcass down. For disobeying Khouri's orders, Danon becomes as much a fugitive as the Palestinians. While in hiding, Danon befriends Arab hermit Tuncel Kurtiz, whose adopted son is a member of the PLO.
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The Smile of the Lamb Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Makram J. Khoury
He was 41, now 78 years old
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as Col. Moshe Katzman |
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Tuncel Kurtiz
He was 50, 77 years old when he died
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as Hilmi |
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Rami Danon
He was 43, 76 years old when he died
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as Dr. UriLaniado |
The Smile of the Lamb Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Shimon Dotan as Director. He was 36 (now 74) years old
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Directing |
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Shimon Dotan as Writer. He was 36 (now 74) years old
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Writing |
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David Grossman as Novel. He was 32 (now 70) years old
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Writing |
