Introduction

The Little Traitor is an independent family drama film written and directed by Lynn Roth. Based on the novel Panther in the Basement by author, Amos Oz, the movie takes place in Palestine in 1947, just a few months before Israel becomes a state.

Starring Alfred Molina and featuring Theodore Bikel, this is a coming of age tale of the unlikely bond between a kind British soldier and a spirited Jewish boy set against the backdrop of the birth of the State of Israel.

Outline

The Little Traitor is set in 1947 Palestine – when the area still was ruled by the British – and tells how 12-year-old Proffi (Ido Port) befriends the hated enemy, in the form of British Sergeant Dunlop (Alfred Molina), and sticks with him despite the suspicions of friends and family.

Production & Filming Details

• Director: Lynn Roth.
• Producer: Marilyn Hall.
• Writer: Lynn Roth.
• Music: Deborah Lurie.
• Cinematography: Amnon Zalait.
• Editors: Michael Ruscio and Danny Shick.
• Production: Evanstone Films and Panther Prods.
• Release Date: September 2007 (Haifa Film Festival).
• Running Time: 88 minutes.
• Country: US and Israel.
• Language: English and Hebrew.

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