The Troupe (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1978, The Troupe is a drama film directed by Avi Nesher, running about 112 minutes. “Clash between new and old military band members threatens the band's stability.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The movie, set in the Israeli 1969 War of Attrition, tells the story of a prestigious military band, and the tensions and ego crises new band members cause when joining the band. Will the band survive?
Who’s in it. The Troupe stars Gidi Gov as Giora Datner, Liron Nir-Gad as Michal (Miki) Bentov, Meir Swissa as Moshe (Bazooka) Elbaz and Sassi Keshet as Danny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Troupe sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Troupe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Troupe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Troupe (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Troupe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Troupe worth watching?
- The Troupe holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Troupe?
- The Troupe stars Gidi Gov, Liron Nir-Gad, Meir Swissa, Sassi Keshet and Doval'e Glickman.
- When was The Troupe released?
- The Troupe was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.