Joshua Then and Now
“Some men rise to greatness because of their upbringing. Joshua did it in spite of his.”
Synopsis
Based on a novel by Mordecai Richler, allegedly his autobiography, it tells the story of a Jewish writer, from his life as a young boy in Montreal to his more complicated grown-up life.
Top Cast
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James Woods
Joshua Shapiro
Gabrielle Lazure
Pauline
Alan Arkin
Reuben
Robert Joy
Colin
Michael Sarrazin
Kevin Hornby
Linda Sorensen
Esther Shapiro
Alan Scarfe
Jack Trimble
Alexander Knox
Sen. Hornby
Ken Campbell
Sidney Murdoch
Kate Trotter
Jane Trimble
Chuck Shamata
Seymour Kaplan
Harvey Atkin
Dr. Jonathan Cole
Gordon Michael Woolvett
Teddy Shapiro
Catherine Colvey
Mrs. Abbott
Paul Hecht
Eli Seligson
Andrew Powell
Ralph Murdoch
Talya Rubin
Susy Shapiro
Robert Howard
Alex Shapiro
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Screenplay & Story
- Mordecai Richler
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Joshua Then and Now
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Kotcheff
Mordecai Richler
Philippe Sarde
François Protat
Ron Wisman
Stephen J. Roth
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Kotcheff
Director
Mordecai Richler
Screenplay
Ron Wisman
Editor
François Protat
Director of Photography
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Anne Pritchard
Production Design
Stephen J. Roth
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joshua Then and Now
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joshua Then and Now about?
Based on a novel by Mordecai Richler, allegedly his autobiography, it tells the story of a Jewish writer, from his life as a young boy in Montreal to his more complicated grown-up life.
Who directed Joshua Then and Now?
Joshua Then and Now was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Who stars in Joshua Then and Now?
The principal cast of Joshua Then and Now includes James Woods, Gabrielle Lazure, Alan Arkin, Robert Joy, Michael Sarrazin.
When was Joshua Then and Now released and how long is it?
Joshua Then and Now was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Joshua Then and Now?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joshua Then and Now was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is Joshua Then and Now based on a book or true story?
Joshua Then and Now is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mordecai Richler".