Poster unavailableSynopsis
Gitl and her son arrive on the Lower East side of New York in 1896 to join her husband Jake. While Jake, who has job in a sweatshop and an English-speaking girlfriend, has completely embraced America, Gitl clings to her old country ways. Jake is embarrassed to be seen with her as he struggles to assimilate by shedding his ethnic heritage. Gitl finds a way to become victor instead of victim.
Source:
- Released
- 1975
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Genres
- drama, romance
Where to watch
United StatesPlays on the provider’s site.
Cast & crew
Cast
- Steven Keats
- Carol Kane
- Mel Howard
- Dorrie Kavanaugh
- Doris Roberts
- Stephen Strimpell
- Lauren Friedman
Director
Joan Micklin Silver
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