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Duddy Kravitz is driven by an insatiable desire to be a 'somebody' and he works his way into our hearts even as he schemes to buy a parcel of land. Richard Dreyfuss is an irresistible young Jewish man in 1948 Montreal. He's driven by an insatiable desire to be a 'somebody' and he somehow works his way into our hearts even as he cheats and schemes and connives to buy a large parcel of land. He uses the girl who loves him, he forges checks, he lies... and he is enormously proud of himself because of it. Those around him are tremendously disgusted. We are torn. There's a little bit of Duddy Kravitz in everyone. Media Bonus Materials Audio commentary by Adam Nayman Limited edition slipcover with rarely-seen vintage artwork Booklet with a new essay by Nathan Holmes Cast & Crew Actors: Richard Dreyfuss as Duddy Kravitz Jack Warden as Max Kravitz Joseph Wiseman as Uncle Benjy Micheline Lanctôt as Yvette Randy Quaid as Virgil Denholm Elliott as Friar Joe Silver as Farber Director: Ted Kotcheff Additional Details Label: Fun City Editions Genre: Drama Run Time: 121 mins Region: 0 Release Date: 12/12/23 UPC: 760137141815
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The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974)
120 min
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.