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The Dunera Boys (1985) (TV)
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Ben Lewin (written by)
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At the start of WWII the British Government decided to arrest all Germans in the UK no matter how long they had been here... more | add synopsis
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Joseph Spano | ... | Alexander Engelhardt |
 | Bob Hoskins | ... | Morrie Mendellsohn |
| Joseph Fürst | ... | The Baron (as Joseph Furst) |
| Mary-Anne Fahey | ... | Naomi Mendellsohn |
| Simon Chilvers | ... | Col. Berry |
| Steven Vidler | ... | Tropp |
| Moshe Kedem | ... | Rabbi Aronfeld |
| John Meillon | ... | Brig. Templeton |
| Warren Mitchell | ... | Mr. Baum |
| Paul Mason | ... | Friedkin |
| Kirk Alexander | ... | Capt. Webber |
| Julia Blake | ... | Mum |
| Max Bruch | ... | Artaker |
| Sally Cooper | ... | Kath |
| Marcel Cugola | ... | Aviam |
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Dunera Boys (UK) (DVD title)
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200 min (4 parts)
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UK:12 (re-rating) (2005) | UK:15 (original rating) | Australia:PG
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Every now and again something comes down the line that seems just right. The Dunera Boys is a delightful combination of history, drama, comedy and pathos. The shabby treatment of the prisoners was a disgrace, their indestructible Jewish wit uplifting, and the blend of Australian and Jewish humor the work of a genius. The casting and acting is universally excellent with skillful camera work and a catchy signature tune. Ben Lewin has produced a number of similar gems but this is surely his masterpiece. Although originally a four part TV series, (and available on DVD as such), it also can be seen as an edited 150 minute movie. Catch it if you can.