Goldstein (film)
Introduction '''''Goldstein''''' is a 1964 film co-directed by Philip Kaufman and Benjamin Manaster, and produced by Kaufman and Zev Braun.
Plot The cast featured a number of actors from The Second City comedy troupe in a retelling of the story of Elijah.
Cast *Lou Gilbert as Old Man*Ellen Madison as Sally*Tom Erhart as Sculptor*Ben Carruthers as Jay*Charles Fischer as Mr. Nice*Severn Darden as Doctor*Anthony Holland as Aid*Nelson Algren as himself*Jack Burns as Truck Driver / Policeman*Mike Turro as Guard*Viola Spolin*Del Close as Doctor
Reception and legacy It had earned praise by filmmakers Jean Renoir and François Truffaut (the former called it "the best American film I have seen in 20 years").
Accolades The film shared the Prix de la Nouvelle Critique at the Cannes Film Festival in 1964 with Bertolucci's ''Before the Revolution''.
See also *Improvisational theatre*Martin Buber*Jewish folklore
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