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Helen Mirren to Play Mossad Spy in Hollywood Remake of Israeli Film.(Movie review)

Article from: Israel Faxx Article date: September 29, 2008

By Ha=92aretz

Oscar-winning British actress Helen Mirren has signed on to star as a former Mossad agent in a Hollywood remake of the Israeli film Ha-Hov (The Debt).

In the original movie, directed by Assaf Bernstein based on a screenplay he co-wrote with Ido Rosenblum, the role was played by Israeli actress Gila Almagor.

The Hollywood version will be directed by John Madden (Shakespeare in Love), who has said, "Helen Mirren is the perfect choice for the central role - a national celebrity and retired Mossad agent, a ...

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