The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz 01/06/24

The film adaptation of Mordecai Richler’s book retains the original’s richness and feeling for character, thanks to fine direction by Ted Kotcheff and spot-on supporting performances by Micheline Lanctôt, Jack Warden, Randy Quaid, Joseph Wiseman, and Denholm Elliott — and a fearless starring effort by Richard Dreyfuss. Intent on getting rich fast, the ‘pushy’ punk Kravitz alienates both his family and the people that trust him — he’s learned all the wrong lessons about getting ahead in a dog-eat-dog world. Rated one of the top Canadian films ever, it plays exceptionally well in this newly remastered edition. On Blu-ray from Fun City Editions.
01/06/24