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The Joke

1976Movie

Bendel is known for his practical jokes and his self-confidence. But when Dr Walden, one of his victims. takes him seriously, trouble ensues.

DirectorVoytek
WriterRhys Adrian
ProducerIrene Shubik

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Cast · Directed by Voytek

DPDonald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
Bendel
HGHugh Griffith
Hugh Griffith
Dr Walden
MKMiriam Karlin
Miriam Karlin
Friedel
BMBruce Myers
Bruce Myers
Max
GPGeorge Pravda
George Pravda
Lieberman
LS
Lea Seidl
Frau Schuldiener
MSMilo Sperber
Milo Sperber
Dov Ben Sev
JB
Janet Brandes
Landlady
CMChristopher Muncke
Christopher Muncke
Dr Linder
CJCarl Jaffe
Carl Jaffe
Rabbi
AK
Anna Korwin
Sarah
MP
Marian Porter
Sarah's Daughter

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