Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer

A compelling performance by Richard Gere drives this unusual drama about Norman Oppenheimer, a man who fancies himself as one who facilitates connections among the New York City elite. Having slightly lost his touch as he’s gotten older, Norman befriends low-level Israeli politician Micha Eshel (Lior Ashkenazi), who, in three years’ time, becomes prime minister. Norman finds his association with Eshel thrusting him into the middle of a political scandal of epic proportions. With Michael Sheen, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Steve Buscemi. 117 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.