Sallah (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1964, Sallah is a comedy and drama film directed by Ephraim Kishon, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Sallah Shabati, the patriarch of the big family recently arrived to Israel from Yemen, tries to make money and get better housing, in a country that can barely provide for its own and is in the midst of absorbing hundreds of thousands of Jewish refugees from Arab countries.
Who’s in it. Sallah stars Geula Noni as Habbubah Shabati, Gila Almagor as Bathsheva Sosialit, Shaike Levi as Shimon Shabati and Arik Einstein as Ziggi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sallah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sallah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sallah tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sallah (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sallah change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sallah worth watching?
- Sallah holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sallah?
- Sallah stars Geula Noni, Gila Almagor, Shaike Levi, Arik Einstein and Ya'ackov Banai.