The Wandering Jew
1921 · Movie · 59 min. · Austria
This early film biography of the founder of modern Zionism depicts a young Herzl learning about Jewish persecution throughout the ages, and developing his theory of political Zionism, which he saw as the only solution to anti-semitism. The film then follows Herzl's efforts to implement his ideas by converting European leaders and Jews to his cause.
Direction Otto Kreisler
Cast Ernst Bath · Rudolph Schildkraut · Joseph Schildkraut · Josef Schreiter · Rudolf Dietz · Else Osterheim · Gita Lenart-Vago · Axel Plessen · Pippa Gettke · Heinz Altringen · Ludwig Donath · Eugen Preiß
Soundtrack Josef Sulzer
Screenplay Heinrich Glücksmann
Original title Theodor Herzl, der Bannerträger des jüdischen Volkes
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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