Hester Street
“Goodbye O Lord, I'm Going To America!”
A Russian emigre prides himself on the way he's molded himself into a real Yankee in the USA, though the world he lives in, New York's Lower East Side in the late 19th century, is almost exclusively populated by other Jewish immigrants. When his wife finally arrives in the New World, however, she has a lot of assimilating to do.
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About Hester Street
Hester Street is a 1975 English-language drama and romance film directed by Joan Micklin Silver. The cast is led by Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Mel Howard. It has a runtime of 1h 30m.
Hester Street was produced by Midwest Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 19, 1975, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Joan Micklin Silver
- Writers
- Abraham Cahan, Joan Micklin Silver
- Release date
- October 19, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Midwest Films
Hester Street cast & crew
Hester Street was directed by Joan Micklin Silver and written by Abraham Cahan and Joan Micklin Silver.
The cast features Steven Keats as Jake, Carol Kane as Gitl, Mel Howard as Bernstein, Dorrie Kavanaugh as Mamie, Doris Roberts as Mrs. Kavarsky, and Stephen Strimpell as Joe Peltner.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Kenneth Van Sickle and it was produced by Raphael D. Silver.
Is Hester Street worth watching?
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Hester Street is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Hester Street
Steven Keats
Jake
Carol Kane
Gitl
Mel Howard
Bernstein
Dorrie Kavanaugh
Mamie
Doris Roberts
Mrs. Kavarsky
Stephen Strimpell
Joe Peltner
Lauren Friedman
Fanny
Paul Freedman
Joey
Martin Garner
Boss
Leib Lensky
Peddler
Zane Lasky
Greenhorn
Zvee Scooler
Rabbi
Hester Street — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hester Street in India?
Hester Street is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Hester Street in the US?
In the US, Hester Street is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Hester Street in?
Hester Street is originally in English, with audio tracks including Yiddish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hester Street?
Hester Street runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Hester Street rated?
Hester Street is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 44 ratings.
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