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To Take A Wife

To Take A Wife

A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear

The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: ולקחת לך אישה
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 2004-06-01
  • Runtime: 97 minutes
  • Rating: 5.7/10 (13 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Zanagar Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.6364
  • Languages: French, Hebrew

Cast & Crew

Ronit Elkabetz

Ronit Elkabetz

as Viviane

Simon Abkarian

Simon Abkarian

as Eliyahoo

Gilbert Melki

Gilbert Melki

as Albert

Sulika Kadosh

Sulika Kadosh

as Mémé

Dalia Beger

Dalia Beger

as Dona

Kobi Regev

Kobi Regev

as Eviatar

Omer Moshkovitz

Omer Moshkovitz

as Gabrielle

Yam Eitan

Yam Eitan

as Lior

Valérie Zarrouk

Valérie Zarrouk

as Yvette

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Keywords

husband wife relationshiprage and hatemarriage crisismarried couplearranged marriagecigarettelovermarriagecalamityirreconcilabilitycoercionconflictdivorceextramarital affairfamily feudwoman director

Frequently Asked Questions

What is To Take A Wife?

To Take A Wife is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2004-06-01.

Who are the main actors in To Take A Wife?

The main cast includes Ronit Elkabetz, Simon Abkarian, Gilbert Melki, Sulika Kadosh, Dalia Beger, .

Where can I watch To Take A Wife online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if To Take A Wife is available.

Is To Take A Wife based on a true story?

A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear

What is the IMDb rating of To Take A Wife?

To Take A Wife has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 13 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of To Take A Wife?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for To Take A Wife?

The soundtrack was composed by Zanagar Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was To Take A Wife filmed?

To Take A Wife was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is To Take A Wife?

The total runtime of To Take A Wife is 97 minutes.

Is To Take A Wife suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to To Take A Wife?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to To Take A Wife.

Does To Take A Wife have a post-credit scene?

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