For the Love of Money
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Spanning over two decades, "For the Love of Money" follows the true account of an Israeli immigrant who searches for his piece of the American dream. ...The story begins in Tel Aviv in 1973, where a young Izek is raised in a seedy, gangster filled illegal casino that operates behind his family's bar. The casino is a haven for unsavory characters who seek to corrupt him to their way of life. When the violence and crime finds its way to him and his family, Izek (Yuda Levi) and his family relocate to Los Angeles. Hoping to start anew, he pursues his ambitions to become a young entrepreneur by developing small businesses, purchasing real estate, and running an auto repair shop. Success seems to find him at every turn and after falling in love with the beautiful Aline (Delphine Chaneac), luck seems to be on his side. However, it isn't long before the world of crime that Izek tried to escape so long ago continues to doggedly follow him every step of the way. Threatened by a dangerously temperamental gangster (James Caan), his criminal cousin (Oded Fehr), and even a Colombian drug lord (Steven Bauer), Izek finds that starting fresh with a clean slate is all but impossible. As those close to him fall victim to the promises of quick money by the way of the gun, violence surrounds Izek until he has no choice but to confront it. "For the Love of Money," is a true story of crime, family, love, loss, and the temptations of easy money, based upon the life of executive producer Izek Shomof. Show More

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For the Love of Money is a gripping crime drama based on the true story of Izek, an Israeli immigrant who seeks his own version of the American dream. The film takes viewers on a journey spanning over two decades, starting in Tel Aviv in 1973. Here, a young Izek grows up surrounded by a dangerous underworld, as his family's bar serves as a cover for an illegal casino run by gangsters.

After the violence and crime of the casino reach his family, Izek and his loved ones move to Los Angeles, hoping for a fresh start. Izek pursues his dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur, investing in small businesses, real estate, and an auto repair shop. Success seems to be on his side, especially after he falls in love with the beautiful Aline.

However, Izek soon realizes that leaving his criminal past behind is not that simple. He becomes entangled in a world of danger when a dangerous gangster, his criminal cousin, and a Colombian drug lord threaten his new life. Violence follows him everywhere, and he is forced to confront it head-on.

For the Love of Money is a tale of crime, family, love, and the allure of easy money. Based on the life of executive producer Izek Shomof, the film explores the challenges and temptations faced by immigrants in pursuit of their dreams in a foreign land.