The Apple is a 1980 science fiction-musical film written and directed by Menahem Golan. It stars Catherine Mary Stewart as a young singer named Bibi, who, in a futuristic 1994, signs to an evil label named Boogalow International Music. It deals with themes of conformity versus rebellion, and makes use of biblical allegory including the tale of Adam and Eve.
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Menahem Golan, director and producer of The Apple, made several revisions to the story of the musical that "frustrated" Recht and Yotvat.
Catherine Mary Stewart originally went to auditions for The Apple as a dancer, but was chosen by Recht for playing the lead role of Bibi.
Nigel Lythgoe, who later became notable for his work on the singing competition show American Idol, choreographed The Apple.
Menahem Golan was an Israeli film producer, screenwriter, and director. He co-owned The Cannon Group with his cousin Yoram Globus. Cannon specialized in producing low-to-mid-budget American films, primarily genre films, during the 1980s after Golan and Globus had achieved significant filmmaking success in their native Israel during the 1970s.
Menahem Golan
Menahem Golan awarded Kinor David 1964