Apt Pupil
“If you don't believe in the existence of evil, you've got a lot to learn”
Synopsis
One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.
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Apt Pupil (1998) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-06
Top Cast
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Ian McKellen
Kurt Dussander
Brad Renfro
Todd Bowden
Bruce Davison
Richard Bowden
Elias Koteas
Archie
Joe Morton
Dan Richler
Jan Tříska
Isaac Weiskopf
Michael Byrne
Ben Kramer
Heather McComb
Becky Trask
Ann Dowd
Monica Bowden
Joshua Jackson
Joey
David Schwimmer
Edward French
Mickey Cottrell
Sociology Teacher
Michael Reid MacKay
Nightmare Victim
James Karen
Victor Bowden
Marjorie Lovett
Agnes Bowden
David Cooley
Gym Teacher
Blake Anthony Tibbetts
Teammate
Katherine Malone
Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 23, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 14, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.63x
-$5.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Singer
- Screenplay & Story
- Brandon Boyce
- Original Score
- John Ottman
- Original Title
- Apt Pupil
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.9M
- Production Studios
- Bad Hat Harry Productions, Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels, Phoenix Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Singer
Brandon Boyce, Stephen King
John Ottman
Newton Thomas Sigel
Peter S. Elliot, John Ottman
Jane Hamsher, Don Murphy, Bryan Singer, Tim Harbert
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Singer
Director
Brandon Boyce
Screenplay
Jane Hamsher
Producer
Don Murphy
Producer
Bryan Singer
Producer
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Peter S. Elliot
Editor
John Ottman
Original Music Composer
Richard Hoover
Production Design
Gary Jensen
Stunt Coordinator
John Ottman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apt Pupil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Apt Pupil about?
One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.
Who directed Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil was directed by Bryan Singer.
Who stars in Apt Pupil?
The principal cast of Apt Pupil includes Ian McKellen, Brad Renfro, Bruce Davison, Elias Koteas, Joe Morton.
When was Apt Pupil released and how long is it?
Apt Pupil was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $8.9M at the worldwide box office (0.63 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Apt Pupil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Apt Pupil was composed by John Ottman.
Is Apt Pupil based on a book or true story?
Apt Pupil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).