The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

1974 · 120 min · EN · PG · 5.7 (19 votes)
Dir. Ted Kotcheff · Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Henry Ramer, Alan Rosenthal, Susan Friedman, Joseph Wiseman, Micheline Lanctôt · Music Stanley Myers

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

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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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A brash, funny, and ultimately poignant look at a young man's relentless drive to succeed, no matter the cost. It's a story about ambition, family ties, and the compromises made on the road to self-discovery.

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