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Kuni Leml in Tel Aviv (1976)

Kuni Leml in Tel Aviv poster
Original title
קוני למל בתל אביב
Directed by
Joel Silberg
Genre
comedy film
Country
Israel
Runtime
1h 34m
Rating
8.5 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

In 1970s Tel Aviv, a young man appears identical to a wealthy businessman which causes comic confusion. The story follows their mix-ups, exaggerated situations, and musical numbers.

lightheartedwhimsicalplayfulmusicalcomediclivelycheerfulold-fashioned

What happens

Kuni Lemel in Tel Aviv (Hebrew: קוני למל בתל אביב) is a 1976 Israeli comedy musical film written and directed by Yoel Zilberg, with music composed by Dov Seltzer. It stars Mike Burstyn in a triple role and is the second film in the Kuni Lemel trilogy, serving as a contemporary sequel to Two Kuni Lemel. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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