The Man Who Cried


In essence, a coming of age tale for a young woman. As a Jewish girl in Russia around the time of the Great Depression, her father leaves for America to earn money. Years later, as a young woman, she ends up in Paris on the eve of World War II. She is working as a singer and dancer in the theatre, where she makes friends with a Gypsy man. At the same time, her mate is throwing herself at a famous Italian singer. Then the Germans invade, and their hatred of Jews and Gypsies soon causes problems for the lovers.


93 minutes.
No persons under 13 .
Drama, Romance

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

Ok, just a quick jerk and your head should come right off!
Ok, just a quick jerk and your head should come right off!

Credits

Cast
Christina Ricci, Cate Blanchett, John Turturro, Johnny Depp, Danny Scheinman
Director
Sally Potter
ScreenplaySally Potter
MusicOsvaldo Golijov
CinematographySacha Vierny
Sound formatsDolby Digital
Made in2000
Produced byAdventure Pictures, Le Studio Canal, Working Title Films





Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

The Moviesite
Ian Douglas
8
Cape Argus
Janine Walker
5
The Star
Janine Walker
10
Die Burger
Hannelie Booyens
5
eye Weekly
Jason Anderson
5
Box Office
Chris Wiegand
8
ReelViews
James Berardinelli
13
Total Film
Damon Wise
5
Film Review
Lórien Haynes
15

What the People say

Internet
315 Netizens
12

Average .. 43%

9

Visitor Comments

Ian Douglas: This may appeal more to women -- I did not enjoy it and found it tedious. The presence of Johhny Depp is sure to pack in the females, especially as he is once again the romantic lead. The film is partially redeemed by some great music and (operatic) singing.






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