The Hit (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1979, The Hit is a comedy film directed by Assi Dayan, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Shuki Chaftziva is a ballroom dancing instructor who tries his hand at match-making. He follows the obituaries and takes his client, Zigi Fuchsman, an auto mechanic and childhood friend, to comfort the mourners and check out the widow and her property. At the same time, Ben Gurion Shemesh, a grease monkey who wants to be a singer, tries to win the heart of Dina, the disco floozy and also Zigi's daughter
Who’s in it. The Hit stars Gavri Banai as Ben-Gurion (Benji) Shemesh, Yisrael Poliakov as Zigi Fuchsman, Shaike Levi as Shuki Heftziba and Ofra Haza as Dina Fuchsman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Hit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hit (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hit worth watching?
- The Hit holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hit?
- The Hit stars Gavri Banai, Yisrael Poliakov, Shaike Levi, Ofra Haza and Menahem Zilberman.
- When was The Hit released?
- The Hit was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.