| Release Date: | Jan 2001 |
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| Genre: | Drama |
| Awards: | 5 wins & 9 nominations |
| Runtime: | 102 min |
| Cast: | Ryan Gosling (Danny Balint) Peter Meadows (Orthodox Student) Garret Dillahunt (Billings) Kris Eivers (Carleton) Joel Garland (O.L.) Billy Zane (Curtis Zampf) Theresa Russell (Lina Moebius) Summer Phoenix (Carla Moebius) Jack Drummond (Old Coot) Sig Libowitz (Rav Zingesser) James G. McCaffrey (Young Avi) Jacob Green (Young Danny) Frank Winters (Young Stuart) Ronald Guttman (Danny's Father) Heather Goldenhersh (Linda) |
"The Believer" explores a Jewish student's private journey to understand the meaning of Judaism in his life. Set in New York City, the Plot follows a morally confused young adult struggling with the conflict between his beliefs and his heritage. "The Believer" examines themes of religion, family, and self-loathing. It is a psychological examination into the forces of intolerance, both on the individual and society as a whole.
