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The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

There's a little bit of Duddy Kravitz in everyone.
Apr 11, 1974 · 2h 0m
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Drama
Comedy

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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.

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CAST

Richard Dreyfuss
Duddy
Henry Ramer
Dingleman
Alan Rosenthal
Lennie
Susan Friedman
Linda
Joseph Wiseman
Uncle Benjy
Micheline Lanctôt
Yvette
Jack Warden
Max
Randy Quaid
Virgil
Directed by Ted Kotcheff

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$900,000
Revenue
$1,700,000
Production
United Welco, Astral Bellevue Pathé, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Duddy Kravitz Syndicate, Famous Players, International Cinemedia Center
Country
CA

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