The Wordsmith
Synopsis
Penned by Mordecai Richler and set in wartime Montreal, this touching telefilm stars Saul Rubinek as Mervyn Kaplansky, a young writer from Toronto who boards with a family on St. Urbain Street only to find his aspirations undermined by the colourful yet desperate characters that surround him. Rubinek delivers a very touching performance as the boyish idealistic writer, and he is backed by a strong supporting cast that includes Harvey Atkin, Janet Ward and Peter Boretski.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Jutra
- Screenplay & Story
- Mordecai Richler
- Original Title
- The Wordsmith
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Jutra
Mordecai Richler
Department Leadership Roster
Mordecai Richler
Writer
Claude Jutra
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wordsmith
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What is The Wordsmith about?
Penned by Mordecai Richler and set in wartime Montreal, this touching telefilm stars Saul Rubinek as Mervyn Kaplansky, a young writer from Toronto who boards with a family on St. Urbain Street only to find his aspirations undermined by the colourful yet desperate characters that surround him. Rubinek delivers a very touching performance as the boyish idealistic writer, and he is backed by a strong supporting cast that includes Harvey Atkin, Janet Ward and Peter Boretski.
Who directed The Wordsmith?
The Wordsmith was directed by Claude Jutra.
Who stars in The Wordsmith?
The principal cast of The Wordsmith includes Saul Rubinek, Harvey Atkin, Janet Ward, Peter Boretski.
When was The Wordsmith released and how long is it?
The Wordsmith was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.