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DRAMA . 1974 . 2h 0m . 5.9/10

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz_

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

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.

Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Henry Ramer, Alan Rosenthal
Box Office $1.7M
5.9/10
Rating
$1.7M
Box Office
2h 0m
Runtime
1974
Year
PROFITABLE
+89% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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There's a little bit of Duddy Kravitz in everyone.

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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Box office
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz earned $1.7M worldwide on a $900K budget — a 89% return on investment.
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss stars as Duddy in The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz.
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Year context
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz was released 52 years ago in 1974.
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is a Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 2h 0m.

CAST (20)

Richard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss
Duddy
Henry Ramer
Henry Ramer
Dingleman
AR
Alan Rosenthal
Lennie
SF
Susan Friedman
Linda
Joseph Wiseman
Joseph Wiseman
Uncle Benjy
Micheline Lanctôt
Micheline Lanctôt
Yvette
Jack Warden
Jack Warden
Max
Randy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Virgil
Barry Baldaro
Barry Baldaro
Paddy
SO
Sonny Oppenheim
Cohen
LS
Lionel Schwartz
Arnie
BP
Barry Pascal
Bernie Farber
Denholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott
Friar
Joe Silver
Joe Silver
Farber
Zvee Scooler
Zvee Scooler
Grandfather
RG
Robert Goodier
Calder
Allan Kolman
Allan Kolman
Irwin
JD
Jacques Durette
Bodyguard
JR
Johnatan Robinson
Rabbi
ER
Edward Resmini
Bernie Altman

BOX OFFICE

$900K
Budget
$1.7M
Revenue
+89%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (25 votes)
Budget
$900,000
Box Office
$1,700,000
Profit
+$800,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz about?
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.
How long is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who stars in The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?
The cast of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz includes Richard Dreyfuss, Henry Ramer, Alan Rosenthal, Susan Friedman, Joseph Wiseman.
How much did The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz make at the box office?
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz earned $1,700,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $900,000.
What is the rating of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 25 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Comedy
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