The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

Apr 11, 1974

2h 0m

★ 5.9

There's a little bit of Duddy Kravitz in everyone.

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Production Companies

United Welco

Astral Bellevue Pathé

Canadian Film Development Corporation

Duddy Kravitz Syndicate

Famous Players

International Cinemedia Center

Paramount Pictures

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz Trailers

Cast

Duddy

Richard Dreyfuss

Dingleman

Henry Ramer

Lennie

Alan Rosenthal

Linda

Susan Friedman

Uncle Benjy

Joseph Wiseman

Yvette

Micheline Lanctôt

Max

Jack Warden

Virgil

Randy Quaid

Paddy

Barry Baldaro

Cohen

Sonny Oppenheim

Arnie

Lionel Schwartz

Bernie Farber

Barry Pascal

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