The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz
Brief Synopsis
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The younger son of a working-class Jewish family in Montreal, Duddy Kravitz yearns to make a name for himself in society. This film chronicles his short and dubious rise to power, as well as his changing relationships with family and friends. Along the way the film explores the themes of anti-semitism and the responsibilities which come with adulthood.
Cast & Crew
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Ted Kotcheff
Director
Richard Dreyfuss
Duddy
Micheline Lanctôt
Yvette
Jack Warden
Max
Randy Quaid
Virgil
Joseph Wiseman
Uncle Benhy
Film Details
Also Known As
Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Drama
Period
Release Date
1974
Production Company
Astral Films
Distribution Company
Astral Films; Astral Films; Paramount Home Media
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Pathécolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Synopsis
A Jewish teenager is determined to "make it" no matter what it takes. On his path to success he faces anti-Semitism, betrays family and friends, and faces the responsibilities of being an adult.
Director
Ted Kotcheff
Director
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
Duddy
Micheline Lanctôt
Yvette
Jack Warden
Max
Randy Quaid
Virgil
Joseph Wiseman
Uncle Benhy
Denholm Elliott
Friar
Henry Ramer
Dingleman
Joe Silver
Farber
Zvee Scooler
Grandfather
Robert Goodier
Calder
Crew
Charles Braive
Assistant Director
Lionel Chetwynd
Screenplay Adaptation
John Kemeny
Producer
Stanley Myers
Music
Thom Noble
Editor
Marcel Pothier
Sound
Anne Prichard
Production Designer
Mordecai Richler
Screenwriter
Mordecai Richler
Source Material (From Novel)
Timothy Rowse
Assistant Director
Gerald Schneider
Executive Producer
Brian West
Director Of Photography
Film Details
Also Known As
Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Drama
Period
Release Date
1974
Production Company
Astral Films
Distribution Company
Astral Films; Astral Films; Paramount Home Media
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Pathécolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Award Nominations
Best Writing, Screenplay
1975
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1974
Re-released in United States on Video May 25, 1994
Released in United States 1974
Re-released in United States on Video May 25, 1994
The Country of Canada
