Yentl(1983)
“In a time when the world of study belonged only to men, there lived a girl who dared to ask..."why?"”
Overview
In a time when girls were forbidden to study religious scriptures, a Jewish girl masquerades as a boy to enter religious training and unexpectedly finds love along the way.
Director
Barbra Streisand
Studio
Ladbroke
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$30M
Cast
Barbra Streisand
as Yentl
Mandy Patinkin
as Avigdor
Amy Irving
as Hadass
Nehemiah Persoff
as Rebbe Mendel
Steven Hill
as Reb Alter Vishkower
Allan Corduner
as Shimmele
Ruth Goring
as Esther Rachel
David de Keyser
as Rabbi Zalman
Bernard Spear
as Tailor
Doreen Mantle
as Mrs. Shaemen
Lynda Baron
as Peshe
Jack Lynn
as Bookseller
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$30M
Production Companies
Ladbroke • United Artists • Barwood Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Yentl?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Yentl (1983).
What is Yentl about?▼
In a time when girls were forbidden to study religious scriptures, a Jewish girl masquerades as a boy to enter religious training and unexpectedly finds love along the way.
Who directed Yentl?▼
Yentl was directed by Barbra Streisand and released in 1983. It is a music, drama, romance film.
How long is Yentl?▼
Yentl has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in Yentl?▼
The cast of Yentl includes Barbra Streisand as Yentl, Mandy Patinkin as Avigdor, Amy Irving as Hadass, Nehemiah Persoff as Rebbe Mendel, Steven Hill as Reb Alter Vishkower and more.
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