Eli Eli (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, Eli Eli is a drama film directed by Joseph Seiden, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Mendel and Hannah Shapiro, an elderly Jewish couple who run a small farm in New Jersey, must get money to meet their mortgage payment to the bank by the next day to keep their farm. Mendel calls their children, Mollie, in Philadelphia, and Morris, in New York, to come right away. His neighbor Michel believes that most children do not properly care for their parents and insinuates that Mendel's children would not come to visit if they knew that their parents needed money. Mendel, however, assures Michel that children are the best investment one can make.
Who’s in it. Eli Eli stars Max Badin as Michel, Esther Field as Hanna, Izidor Frankel and Lazar Freed as Mendel, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FilmBox Live Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eli Eli page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eli Eli tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eli Eli (1940)?
- In US, Eli Eli is available to stream on FilmBox Live Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Eli Eli?
- Eli Eli stars Max Badin, Esther Field, Izidor Frankel, Lazar Freed and Eddie Friedlander.
- When was Eli Eli released?
- Eli Eli was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.