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Ha-Shoter Azulai

Ha-Shoter Azulai

1971Movie⏱️ 1h 27m
ComedyDrama
7.4
IMDB Rating
879 votes

One of Israel's most beloved films, this film centers around the policeman Azulai, who is as kind as he as inept.

Director
Ephraim Kishon
Writers
N/A
Stars
Shaike Ophir, Zaharira Harifai, Avner Hizkiyahu
Language
Hebrew
Country
Israel
🏆 1
Wins
🎯 2
Nominations
💬 5
Reviews
📋 1.2K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Shaike Ophir
Shaike Ophir
as Constable Sgt. Abraham Azulai
Zaharira Harifai
Zaharira Harifai
as Betty Azulai
Avner Hizkiyahu
Avner Hizkiyahu
as Capt. Lefkowitch
👤
Itzko Rachamimov
as Senior Sgt. Bejerano
Yosef Shiloach
Yosef Shiloach
as Amar
Nitza Shaul
Nitza Shaul
as Mimi
Gabi Amrani
Gabi Amrani
as The Yemenite
👤
Arieh Itzhak
as Zion
Abraham Celektar
Abraham Celektar
as Cactus
👤
Efraim Stan
as Horovitz

🎬 Technical Specs

Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Filming Location
Jaffa, Israel
Production
EFI Ltd., EPNI Films, Israel Motion Picture Studios

🏷️ Keywords

jaffa israelcriminaljewishnaivetewritten by director

🎯 Categories

ComedyDrama

⭐ Featured Review

The tenderman.
by sonoioio2025-07-15
7/10

"Light-hearted and melancholic, the film explores the logic of career progression with veiled sarcasm, in stark contrast to the naiveté of its protagonist, a man as pure as a child yet concealing an unexpected depth of soul. Despite many years of service, neighborhood cop Abraham Azulai (Shaike Ophir) has failed to advance. Too absent-minded and eccentric to be a good cop, he brings despair to his superior, Sergeant Bejerano (Itzko Rachamimov), and the barracks commander, Captain Lefkowitch (Avner Hizkiyahu). He tries everything he can to secure a promotion before retirement, to prove his wort..."

📖 Synopsis

One of Israel's most beloved films, this film centers around the policeman Azulai, who is as kind as he as inept.