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… Read more
47% ★★☆☆☆ (4,400)
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
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Movie · Drama · Comedy · PG
1974 · 2h 0m · ★ 47% (4.4K)
There's a little bit of Duddy Kravitz in everyone.
Director: Ted Kotcheff
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Henry Ramer, Alan Rosenthal
Overview
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.
Director
Ted Kotcheff
Production
United Welco, Astral Bellevue Pathé, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Duddy Kravitz Syndicate, Famous Players, International Cinemedia Center
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss, Henry Ramer, Alan Rosenthal, Susan Friedman, Joseph Wiseman, Micheline Lanctôt, Jack Warden, Randy Quaid, Barry Baldaro, Sonny Oppenheim, Lionel Schwartz, Barry Pascal, Denholm Elliott, Joe Silver, Zvee Scooler, Robert Goodier, Allan Kolman, Jacques Durette, Johnatan Robinson, Edward Resmini