Storyline

Exodus 1947 is a one hour PBS documentary narrated by Morley Safer with a score by Ilan Rechtman. The Exodus 1947 voyage acted as a catalyst in forming the new State of Israel. The documentary focuses on clandestine and "illegal" American efforts to finance and crew the most infamous of ten American ships that attempted to bring Jewish refugees to Palestine.

Key Information

Director Elizabeth Rodgers
Writers Robby Henson, Elizabeth Rodgers
Studio Maryland Public Television
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Murray Aronoff

Self

Ike Aronowitz

Self

David Ben-Gurion

David Ben-Gurion

Self

Eli Bergman

Self

Moe Bernstein

Self

Ruth Gruber

Self

Morley Safer

Morley Safer

Narrator (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

Exodus 1947 was released on July 6, 1997.

The runtime of Exodus 1947 is 56m.

Exodus 1947 is a Documentary movie.

Exodus 1947 is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Exodus 1947 was directed by Elizabeth Rodgers.

The main cast of Exodus 1947 includes Murray Aronoff, Ike Aronowitz, David Ben-Gurion.

Exodus 1947 is originally in English.