Goodbye, New York

Goodbye, New York
Theatrical poster
Directed byAmos Kollek
Written byAmos Kollek
Produced byAmos Kollek
StarringJulie Hagerty
Amos Kollek
Shmuel Shilo
Aviva Ger
Dudu Topaz
CinematographyAmnon Salomon
Edited byAlan Heim
Music byMichael Abene
Production
company
Kole-Hill Productions
Distributed byCastle Hill Productions (US)
Release dates
  • May 17, 1985 (1985-05-17) (US)
  • December 19, 1985 (1985-12-19) (Australia)
Running time
90 minutes
CountriesIsrael
US
LanguageEnglish

Goodbye, New York is a 1985 Israeli-American comedy drama produced, directed and written by Amos Kollek in his directorial debut, who also co-stars alongside Julie Hagerty.

The story follows an American woman who accidentally ends up in Israel instead of Paris. She experiences adventures in the country, including life in a kibbutz, love, and heartbreak, before ultimately deciding to return to Paris.

The film was shot in New York and various locations in Israel, including Ein Gev, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, Ben Gurion Airport, and more.

Teddy Kollek makes a cameo appearance in the film.