---
title: 'The Band (1978)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Avi Nesher'
released: '1978-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 112
genres:
  - 'Comedy'
countries:
  - 'Israel'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-band-1978'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079430/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Band (1978)

1978 · 112 min · Comedy · Israel


## Synopsis

The Band, הלהקה, is a 1978 Israeli musical comedy film directed by Avi Nesher about a military band during the War of Attrition. The story dives into the hazing, intense rivalries, and romantic entanglements between veteran members and new recruits who are eager to prove themselves. The movie was initially unsuccessful but has grown in popularity over time. The character of the choir leader is inspired by the real-life composer, arranger, and music director of The Nahal Band, Yair Rosenblum.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Avi Nesher](https://cinepixo.com/people/avi-nesher)
- **Screenplay:** [Sharon Harel](https://cinepixo.com/people/sharon-harel)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Yair Rosenblum](https://cinepixo.com/people/yair-rosenblum)
- **Producer:** [Itzik Kol](https://cinepixo.com/people/itzik-kol)
- **Editor:** [Isaac Sehayek](https://cinepixo.com/people/isaac-sehayek)

## Cast

- [Liron Nirgad](https://cinepixo.com/people/liron-nirgad)
- [Dov Glickman](https://cinepixo.com/people/dov-glickman)
- [Gidi Gov](https://cinepixo.com/people/gidi-gov)
- [Smadar Brener](https://cinepixo.com/people/smadar-brener)
- [Sassy Keshet](https://cinepixo.com/people/sassy-keshet)
- [Meir Suissa](https://cinepixo.com/people/meir-suissa)

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