The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

Based On the book by Mordecai Richler

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is a 1974 Canadian comedy drama film directed by Ted Kotcheff, and adapted by Mordechai Richler and Lionel Chetwynd from Richler's 1959 novel. It stars Richard Dreyfuss as the title character, a brash young Jewish Montrealer who embarks on a string of get-rich-quick schemes in a bid to gain respect. The cast also features Micheline Lanctôt, Randy Quaid, Joseph Wiseman, Denholm Elliott, Joe Silver and Jack Warden. Winner of the Golden Bear at the 24th Berlin International Film Festival, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz has been described as a 'coming of age' for Canadian cinema, as it was both a widespread critical and commercial success internationally.

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Release date:

1974

Director:

Ted Kotcheff

Cast:

Richard Dreyfuss, Jack Warden, Randy Quaid, Micheline Lanctôt, Allan Kolman

Genre:

Drama, Comedy

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Year page:

1974 in adaptations