Release Date: October 16, 2009 (NY; LA release: Nov. 13)
Studio: Westchester Films Inc.
Director: Lynn Roth
Screenwriter: Lynn Roth
Starring: Alfred Molina, Ido Port, Rami Heuberger, Gilya Stern, Theodore Bikel
Genre: Drama
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Plot Summary: In "The Little Traitor," Proffi Liebowitz (Port) is a militant yet sensitive boy who wants nothing more than for the occupying British to leave his land. He and his two friends spend most of their time plotting ways to terrorize and/or blow up the British until one evening, while he's out after curfew, Proffi is seized by Sergeant Dunlop (Molina). Instead of arresting him, the British officer deposits Proffi back home, and soon the foes become friends. Proffi, who is estranged from his own father, begins to see Dunlop as a parental figure. Dunlop, lonely and poetic, loves the spirited boy and they find lots to talk about in their meetings, which Proffi must keep a secret. When Proffi's friends follow him one day and see that he has been visiting the detested enemy, they report him to the town officials and Proffi is brought to "trial" for being a traitor. He is eventually found innocent but these experiences shape him for life.. especially the shock that he could have such genuine affection for the enemy.
The Little Traitor is adapted from the novel The Panther in the Basement, by renowned author Amos Oz. The film stars Alfred Molina as a British sergeant and his mentor relationship with an 11 year old intelligently curious young Israeli boy. A touching tale of friendship, trust and betrayal during the last days of the British occupation of Palestine in 1947, just a few months before Israel becomes a state
British Palestine, 1947: In just a few short months, Israel will achieve independent statehood. Proffy Liebowitz is a 12-year-old militant who wants nothing more than to see the imperialist forces pack their bags and head for the hills, but when Proffy breaks curfew one night he has an experience that will forever change his outlook on life. Busted while roaming the streets by an amiable British soldier, Proffy is taken aback to find himself entering into a friendly conversation with a man he would have once sworn off as his mortal enemy. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
