The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
“There's a little bit of Duddy Kravitz in everyone.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
Duddy
Henry Ramer
Dingleman
Alan Rosenthal
Lennie
Susan Friedman
Linda
Joseph Wiseman
Uncle Benjy
Micheline Lanctôt
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Jack Warden
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Randy Quaid
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Barry Baldaro
Paddy
Sonny Oppenheim
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Lionel Schwartz
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Barry Pascal
Bernie Farber
Denholm Elliott
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Joe Silver
Farber
Zvee Scooler
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Robert Goodier
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Allan Kolman
Irwin
Jacques Durette
Bodyguard
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$900K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.89x
+$800K net gain
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Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Screenplay & Story
- Mordecai Richler
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $900K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- United Welco, Astral Bellevue Pathé, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Duddy Kravitz Syndicate, Famous Players, International Cinemedia Center
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Kotcheff
Mordecai Richler, Lionel Chetwynd
Stanley Myers
Brian West
Thom Noble
Gerald Schneider, John Kemeny
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Kotcheff
Director
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Brian West
Director of Photography
John Kemeny
Producer
Anne Pritchard
Production Design
Mordecai Richler
Screenplay
Thom Noble
Editor
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
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What is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz about?
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.
Who directed The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Who stars in The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?
The principal cast of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz includes Richard Dreyfuss, Henry Ramer, Alan Rosenthal, Susan Friedman, Joseph Wiseman.
When was The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz released and how long is it?
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz had a reported production budget of $900K and grossed $1.7M at the worldwide box office (1.89 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz was composed by Stanley Myers.
Is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz based on a book or true story?
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mordecai Richler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).