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Himmo, King of Jerusalem
Adapted from Yoram Kaniuk's best-selling novel, this heart-rending love story unfolds during the siege of Jerusalem in 1948. A young and beautiful volunteer nurse is drawn to the enigmatic Himmo, a mortally wounded and mutilated soldier who cannot speak or move.
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Himmo, King of Jerusalem was released September 9, 1988. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Adapted from Yoram Kaniuk's best-selling novel, this heart-rending love story unfolds during the siege of Jerusalem in 1948. A young and beautiful volunteer nurse is drawn to the enigmatic Himmo, a mortally wounded and mutilated soldier who cannot speak or move.
Cast, crew and production details
About Himmo, King of Jerusalem
Cast
Icho AvitalYoram
Yossi GraberDoctor Abayov
Alona KimhiHamutal
Aliza RosenClara
Dov NavonAsaCredits
- Directed by
- Amos Guttman
- Written by
- Edna Mazia
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Hebrew
- Original title
- חימו מלך ירושלים
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