Storyline

The Bergers, a blue-collar Jewish family living in an overstuffed tenement and undone by the Depression, struggle through hard times and dream of a better future in this 1972 production of Clifford Odets' pungent play. Personalities and politics clash as Odets' mélange of characters try to survive on pennies a day. Walter Matthau plays cynical World War I amputee Moe Axelrod, and Leo Fuchs portrays the family's iron-willed leftist grandfather.

Key Information

Director Robert Hopkins
Writers Clifford Odets
Studio KCET
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Moe Axelrod

Ron Rifkin

Ron Rifkin

Sam Feinschreiber

Felicia Farr

Felicia Farr

Hennie

Martin Ritt

Martin Ritt

Uncle Morty

Leo Fuchs

Leo Fuchs

Jacob

Robert Lipton

Robert Lipton

Ralph Berger

John Myhers

John Myhers

Schlosser

Ruth Storey

Bessie Berger

Frequently Asked Questions

Awake and Sing! was released on March 6, 1972.

The runtime of Awake and Sing! is 1h 35m.

Awake and Sing! is a Drama movie.

Awake and Sing! is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Awake and Sing! was directed by Robert Hopkins.

The main cast of Awake and Sing! includes Walter Matthau, Ron Rifkin, Felicia Farr.

Awake and Sing! is originally in English.