Release Date: 10/17/2000 Original Release: 2000 Format: DVD Widescreen Length: 129 minutes Rating:PG-13 (MPAA) Rating Reason: Some sexuality and language. UPC: 717951010582 Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Comedies, Religion, Romance, Theatrical Release, Romantic Comedy, New York City
Description
In actor Edward Norton's directorial debut, Brian (Norton), a priest, and his best friend, Jake (Ben Stiller), a rabbi, both fall in love with their long-lost childhood friend, Anna (Jenna Elfman), who has returned to Manhattan to pursue her hectic business career. However, Brian has taken a vow of celibacy, and Jake is constantly being set up by Jewish mothers in his temple. The workaholic Anna isn't Jewish, but this doesn't stop her from returning Jake's affection and beginning a relationship that they hide from Brian. As their relationship progresses, complications arise, leading Jake, Brian, and Anna to deal with questions of both religious and romantic faith.
As Rabbi Jake, Stiller once again displays his excellent comic timing, and his scenes with Elfman, Norton, and Anne Bancroft (as Jake's traditional Jewish mother) carry KEEPING THE FAITH. Set in lushly filmed New York City, Norton's film exhudes an innocent charm that's sure to please audiences of all denominations.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Letterbox - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Production Gag Reel Audio Commentary: 1. Edward Norton - Director/Producer/Star 2. Stuart Blumberg - Writer/Producer Interactive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus Text/Photo Galleries: Biographies: Cast & Crew
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