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Dead End Street (1982): cast, story & where to watch

1982 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1982, Dead End Street is a notable film directed by Yaky Yosha.

What it’s about. Yaky Yosha's 1982 Israeli drama Kvish Lelo Motza (aka Dead End Street) observes the trials and travails of a young prostitute named Alice (Anat Atzmon) who is thrust into jail alongside her pimp and hustler boyfriend. In desperation, Alice devises a scheme to save both of them: she will take the steps necessary to free herself, then set about raising the money to save her beau. However, she fails to anticipate the arrival of a documentary crew comprised of husband and wife Yoram (Yehoram Gaon) and Miri (Gila Almagor), who insist on filming her as she undergoes rehabilitation; when Yoram begins to fall hard for Alice, it draws the ire and chagrin of Miri, who begins to seethe with jealousy.

Who’s in it. Dead End Street stars Anat Atzmon, Yehoram Gaon, Gila Almagor as Miri and Gabi Amrani, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dead End Street 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 Dead End Street page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dead End Street (1982)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead End Street change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Dead End Street worth watching?
Dead End Street holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dead End Street?
Dead End Street stars Anat Atzmon, Yehoram Gaon, Gila Almagor, Gabi Amrani and Uri Gavriel.
When was Dead End Street released?
Dead End Street was released in 1982.