Hester Street

A Russian emigre prides himself on the way he's molded himself into a real Yankee in the USA, though the world he lives in, New York's Lower East Side in the late 19th century, is almost exclusively populated by other Jewish immigrants. When his wife finally arrives in the New World, however, she has a lot of assimilating to do.

Tagline

“Goodbye O Lord, I'm Going To America!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

Joan Micklin Silver

Original Language

EN

What is Hester Street about?

A Russian emigre prides himself on the way he's molded himself into a real Yankee in the USA, though the world he lives in, New York's Lower East Side in the late 19th century, is almost exclusively populated by other Jewish immigrants. When his wife finally arrives in the New World, however, she has a lot of assimilating to do.

Who directed Hester Street?

Hester Street was directed by Joan Micklin Silver.

When was Hester Street released?

Hester Street was released on October 19, 1975.

How long is Hester Street?

Hester Street has a runtime of 1h 30m.

Where can I track Hester Street?

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