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Hava Nagila: The Movie

Hava Nagila: The Movie

Genres

DocumentaryMusic

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A documentary on the history of the song "Hava Nagila."

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

75 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

19 July 2012

Country

United States of America

Cast

Rusty Schwimmer

Rusty Schwimmer

Narrator (voice)

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self

Glen Campbell

Glen Campbell

Self

Connie Francis

Connie Francis

Self

Danny Maseng

Danny Maseng

Self

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy

Self

Regina Spektor

Regina Spektor

Self

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