The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974)

Name: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1974
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Richard Dreyfuss, Henry Ramer, Alan Rosenthal, Susan Friedman, Joseph Wiseman

2h Canada

Drama Comedy

Plot

Duddy Kravitz, the ambitious younger son of a Jewish working-class family in Montreal, is determined to carve out his own identity. His journey unfolds as he navigates a precarious ascent to prominence, revealing the complexities of his relationships with loved ones. Along the way, themes of anti-Semitism and the weight of adult responsibilities are poignantly examined, highlighting the challenges that accompany ambition and the quest for acceptance in a divided society. Duddy's story captures the essence of aspiration, sacrifice, and the often harsh realities of pursuing one's dreams.

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss Henry Ramer Alan Rosenthal Susan Friedman Joseph Wiseman Micheline Lanctôt Jack Warden Randy Quaid Barry Baldaro Sonny Oppenheim Lionel Schwartz Barry Pascal Denholm Elliott Joe Silver Zvee Scooler