The Little Traitor
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- Synopsis
- British Palestine, 1947: In just a few short months, Israel will achieve independent statehood. Proffy Liebowitz is a 12-year-old militant who wants nothing more than to see the imperialist forces pack their bags and head for the hills, but when ......
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- Starring
- Alfred Molina, Ido Port, Theodore Bikel, Rami Heuberger, Gilya Stern
- Director(s)
- Lynn Roth
- Distributor(s)
- Westchester Films Inc.
- MPAA Rating
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 89 min.
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Critic Reviews
The film is clever in using a child to tease out the misunderstandings that arise between those on opposite sides, even when the river of emotions that should course through The Little Traitor sometimes runs dry.Read the full review
Despite this promising subject matter, the film runs out of steam two-thirds of the way through and becomes a sort of Palestinian "Porky's," ending with a fast-forward 30 years into the future that is confusing and abrupt.Read the full review
Sentimental and a bit too cute in evoking a child's-eye view, the picture, nevertheless will please its target Jewish auds.Read the full review
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The Little Traitor
10/15/09 Alfred Molina gives a warm and engaging performance as an occupying British soldier who, in 1947 Palestine, strikes up a friendship with a little Jewish kid in the sentimental drama "The Little Traitor." | New York Post - New York NY -
The Little Traitor (Ha'boged hakatan)
10/14/09 Freely adapted from Amos Oz's novel "Panther in the Basement," "The Little Traitor," Lynn Roth's coming-of-ager about a Jewish boy growing up in 1947 Palestine under British occupation, follows the 12-year-old protag as he attempts to reconcile his militant anti-British sentiments with his growing friendship for a paternal English sergeant. | Variety -
From Mexico with Love
10/09/09 The Little Traitor is adapted from the novel Panther in the Basement, by renowned author Amos Oz. The film stars Alfred Molina as a British sergeant and his mentor relationship with an 11 year old intelligently curious young Israeli boy. | Rotten Tomatoes -
% From Mexico with Love
10/08/09 The Little Traitor is adapted from the novel Panther in the Basement, by renowned author Amos Oz. The film stars Alfred Molina as a British sergeant and his mentor relationship with an 11 year old intelligently curious young Israeli boy. | Rotten Tomatoes