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The Little Traitor

2007 · 1h 28m · TV-PG Drama
Directed by Lynn Roth

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Overview

Based on the novel "Panther in the Basement" by the world-renowned author, Amos Oz, the movie takes place in Palestine in 1947, just a few months before Israel becomes a state. Proffy Liebowitz, a militant yet sensitive eleven year old wants nothing more than for the occupying British to get the hell out of his land.

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38%
Tomatometer
Rotten

A minor drama about major events.

Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Fresh

Doesn't attempt much, doesn't accomplish much, doesn't offer much and doesn't leave you with anything memorable to take home with you.

Richard Nilsen, Arizona Republic
Rotten

The Little Traitor bounces between coming-of-age high jinks and clunky geopolitical lessons.

Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Rotten

The dialogue and Roth's storytelling manner are heavy handed...

Walter V. Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh

An interesting look at the transitory nature of enemies and the way history shifts alliances.

Tom Long, Detroit News

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