Daniel

1983
R
2h 10m

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6.6/10

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Daniel Isaacson attempts to determine the true complicity of his parents Paul and Rochelle Isaacson, who were executed for espionage in the 1950s.Daniel Isaacson attempts to determine the true complicity of his parents Paul and Rochelle Isaacson, who were executed for espionage in the 1950s.Daniel Isaacson attempts to determine the true complicity of his parents Paul and Rochelle Isaacson, who were executed for espionage in the 1950s.

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IMDb RATING

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1.6K

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Trivia
Reportedly, actor Timothy Hutton wanted his part so much he had his agent constantly telephone director Sidney Lumet to organize an interview. Later, Hutton flew to New York at his own cost, met with Lumet, and within twenty minutes had secured the role.

Quotes
Paul Isaacson: If they didn't arrest people, they'd have nothing to do.

Alternate versions
NBC edited 33 minutes from this film for its 1987 network television premiere.

Connections
Featured in By Sidney Lumet (2015)

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10/10

One of the best movies I've ever seen

Excellent, fictionalized account of the Rosenberg story. Looked at from all perspectives from the early 1950's to the late 60's. We come away not caring if they did it or not! Lindsay Crouse stands out in her role as Rochelle. Mandy Patinkin is excellent. as always. They seem to steal the show from Hutton. The Paul Robeson (Monitor label) recordings also add to the picture's stunning realism. This is certainly one of the better movies of the early 1980's. The E.L. Doctorow screenplay is better than the novel, "The Book of Daniel" which I thought was rather strange. If I hadn't seen the movie first, I would have been lost just reading the book.