The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
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- Опубліковано 10 бер 2013
- It's the post WWII era. Taxi driver Max Kravitz, who pimps on the side, lives with his two grown sons - early twenty-something medical student Lennie Kravitz, and late teen Duddy Kravitz, who has just graduated from high school - in the working class Jewish neighborhood of Montréal. Lennie receives all the positive attention from family and others of authority in the neighborhood, especially from Max's businessman brother, their Uncle Benjy, who is financing Lennie's medical school education, while Duddy is on the most part neglected. The only elder in the family and in the neighborhood who shows Duddy any respect is their zaida. As such, Duddy aspires to his zaida's assertion that land ownership is the way to make a name for oneself, especially after Duddy finds a lake, the entire property around which he would like to purchase. With only his ingenuity and chutzpah at hand, both of which he has plenty, Duddy embarks on one get rich scheme after another to make money to buy the land, usually following the belief that doing favors for those in power will yield financial favors in return. By Duddy's side through many of these schemes is his French-Canadian Catholic girlfriend Yvette, who loves Duddy but hates how he reduces his affections for her to economic terms. Yvette stays with Duddy despite the probability that there is no long term future for them due to their religious differences. The primary questions become whether Duddy's high risk ventures will ultimately result in his end goal of being able to buy all the land, whether this goal is worth it at any cost, whether he will garner respect from his family and the community, and whether he will find true happiness and ultimate fulfillment in achieving these.
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Thanks to Strike and Mike for the recommendation.
The more I read their stuff, watch their movies and listen to what they say... the more I hate
Another fellow traveler.
@@kshu3onku505 00000
That's me at 0:51 running in for bagels and handing them out . I still buy bagels there and took my grand daughter there 2 weeks ago. Time certainly has passed . I vividly remember shooting the parade scene on a cold October day . We waited 2 hours for a vet to give the horse an enema .
I love UA-cam, how else would we get to hear about these stories!
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@@mikerosoft1009 the IMDB messageboards had a wealth of interesting anecdotes and trivia. I miss them so much.
were you in other films? Do you still live in Montreal? As a Jew obsessed with the 1970s and film, who's longed to visit Montreal forever, I'd love to hear more stories.
This was a terrific and underrated slice of life. I saw this when I was 11 and was originally grossed out at that Bar Mitzvah film. Hard to figure Dreyfuss' mind in his early career. When Spielberg originally offered him a role in Jaws, Richard turned it down, saying that he'd rather watch this kind of movie instead of appear in it. Then he cringed at his own performance in Duddy Kravitz and ran back to Spielberg to appear in Jaws out of fear that his career would end with Kravitz. Little did he realize that both the movie and his performance received universal praise.
Richard Dreyfuss has always been such a gifted and talented actor. Good movie!
He said he turned down Jaws twice but after he saw this film he thought his acting was so bad he took Jaws because he thought no one would want him once this film came out!
Richard Dreyfuss' breakthrough role. He was 26 during the shooting. Later this year, he'll be 70...
He's a Public Benefactor !!
I came here just to see thehilarious clip of the bar mitzvah movie, and was surprised to find the whole film was uploaded. Thanks.
LOL
Same
I've seen this movie more than a few times and it gets better with each viewing. Superb ensemble acting with Dreyfuss at the heart lighting it up.
Totally agree. Saw this years ago and just now rewatched. It's a brilliant piece on all fronts--reminiscent of Clifford Odets. The cinematography was way ahead of its time. And Dreyfus was absolutely brilliant.
That’s my great grandfather in the factory as one of the workers!
My absolute favorite Dreyfuss film, I feel he puts a lot of his own fun character into the part and it shines through. Wonderful film, thanks for sharing!
This is where it all began for Dreyfuss the energy the chutzpah and that maniacal laugh
Laugh is the most adorable unique ....
45 years have passed and it still has 100% on rotten tomatoes. Happy 45th Anniversary!!!!
Ty for the upload, we love this film in Serbia. cheers
'Cause you all understand French there :-) !! I am surprised this is still not in copyright protection.
I lived in Montreal when the film came out and I can swear I recognize some faces among the extras, especially the Bar-Mitzvah scenes (look like some Beth Tikvah in D.D.O. parishioners)
Great picture and sound. Incredible movie. An old fave. Thanks.
Dreyfuss is so young and fresh-faced! The scenery of the countryside north of Montreal is gorgeous. The acting is perfect.
I always remembered the beauty of the area. I got a kick out of seeing my name on the High School cadets band.
wow young richard dreyfuss!
thanks for putting this up! great movie!
if anybody is using this for a review, just notice that this movie lacks a-lot of key plot points, for example the scences with Ida
Top movie , top acting , top manuscript . Thanx for uploading !
Yes, thanks. A rare gem not easily available. Much obliged.
Thanks for the great movie!
The book is a must read. The film barely explains a lot of the narrative. Nice to watch after...only see such depictions of montreal/quebec in 1974 made to seem like 1949. The story is a lot richer in its reading.
yes, this movie is very much one that you need to read the book prior to watching
Who has an essay to go with this?
Yes, I do, now please stop bullying me..
same here. Grade 12 english university aint easy you know
@@MAXSUPERX Spesherherly when you dinna ken ain't from aint. English as a capital too. I am shocked, schlocked... do HS students buy film or book reviews from one of the Inner nets these days. ? Ruther than write 'em by theys-own-selves ?
@@timothyfidler2088 sorry but im confused on to what youre saying , like you mean why im looking up a video instead of reading a book. Cause to answer that question I just ran out of time to read the book and needed a quick summary.
@@MAXSUPERX Firstly that last last sentence of mine was to simulate someone out of Alabama. Ok so you weren't trying to buy pre-written synopsis. But caution (or Caution Child , as Duddy's Girlfriend (the Irvin setup) said - the book is far more expansive than the film. Here's a nice snippet. Richler, the author, seemed to disappear off to England shortly after the book was released - you can check the dates. I suspect he might have been ostracised by the Jewish community in Toronto for the contents. I am guessing you are either in last year of high school or first year Uni in Canada. What's the theme of the book -? I think it is that Duddy who wants to escape the grinding (dismal perhaps not grinding) poverty of St Urbain street almost makes it. From a snitch to his uncle in the factory he later "mans up" and gets is brother out of serious trouble in medical school... (there's a joke in there in the context) but he goes too far, uses everybody and makes some very bad calls and it all collapses on him - from the chap Farber bailed out after the crooked roulette wheel episode (Irwin's fault), he falls back to a man who has nothing; Yvette will have nothing do with him and his uncle despises him.
the bar mitzvah video scene is perhaps the greatest payoff in all of movies.
Thanks for posting this. :)
I recall that they had a special showing of this film for grade 8's in my home town. That's right, instead of regular classes, they bused our class (and other schools) to a downtown movie theatre. Did the movie have an impact upon me. No. All I recall is that money meant much more to the central character than it did to me. What did have an impact was it was the only time we had a class trip to a movie theatre in my life.
I grew up in Montreal. While The Main in the 70s obviously looked way different from the late 40s, I still get nostalgic seeing landmarks like Wilensky's, Montreal Pool Room, Fairmount Bagel, etc.
what a great film!
Such a good movie.
Remembering that in Richlers last novel, "Barney's Version", Duddy character has finally made it big time...
I'm here for 'Happy Bar Mitzvah, Bernie", a Peter John Friar Production with M. Farber Scrap Merchants.
Great story, great physical acting by Richard Dreyfuss. The ending seemed abrupt. Would like to know if his lake development was a success.
Was curious to see this, as Dreyfuss has said he hates his acting in it. Think he was more convincing in Jaws!
Dreyfuss hates ALL his acting. Frankly, his laugh is forced, phony and annoying.
However, the book, and what the Grandfather said about land, is why when I was young, I decided to buy land myself.
The Grandfather is right, a person without land is nobody.
Or, Buy land, their not making it anymore.
In the marching band scene at ~2.40 or so, the guy in front of Richard Dreyfus that got goosed and tripped was my HS classmate. His name was Larry Shapiro. No idea what he did with his life after that
man, I was looking on every torrent and download website I know for ages trying to find this, when I find it on youtube! hidden in plain sight, I'm feeling stupid now because I could have just looked it up haha
Interesting film.
Always wanted to see this movie
Excellent movie
This is based on one of Pauline Kael's favorite novels!
2 fave scenes of this movie #1 he's in tub he says the little towel floats in water " look it floats " my dirty mind thought he was talking about 😘😉 #2 he's playing with pantyhose stroking it up and down laughing that undeniable richard dreyfuss laugh he looks 15yrs old....that unmistakeable laugh.
Grand Merci de Québec ✌🏽💝☺️
I've read the book and I've seen the movie many times.
Richard Dreyfuss looks nothing like he did in Jaws (which was made the following year).
At 11:20 : "A man without land is nobody, remember that Duddy"
reading the book for this in class
it was so difficult to understand ugh
do you attend the based school?
@@themaster-jp6sp yah
still Dreyfuss' best performance ever...
Nope goodbye girl,jaws, and close Encounters Of The third kind are all better.
They should do a follow up movie 👍…….Part 2
A great movie. Thank you for posting. It's a very Jewish movie. Does anyone see any parallels to "Plot Against Harry" or "Goodbye Columbus"? Embarrassed that I have not read the book. I will.
what's the aspect ratio for this version? More content added at the top and bottom but left and right r cut comparing to 1.78:1
the alien moniker is pretty apt.
I came here cause I saw the farm house today on my fb page, it's not far from where I live and we were wondering why an abandonned house still has electricity and phone..lol ... the house is all boarded up , missing some roof shingles...
kayce2012 you should move in and advertise dreyfuss famous movie tours, charge people on the door, you'll make a fortune.
You're welcome, enjoy the movie.
Who is Dragsliv ?? very strange name. Timothy Fidler - Engstr et N_tspace dot Net _ au
Great book by Mordecai Richler and a fantastic movie as well.
@sara gomes I never read the book. Why didn't you like it?
@@Daniel-sh3os Cut out of the movie are the first few chapters of the book that touch on Duddy's last year in high school, and the alcoholic teacher John MacPherson whose invalid wife died answering Duddy's obscene call.
@@smwca123 Mac oh yeah key character!
btw if youre here instead of reading the book i suggest you to include a comment about the works ethic... read just the chapter about the guy who worked and died for duddy theres a page in there between duddy and a rich building entrepreneur talkin about businness that is GOLD
"A Man Without Land is Nobody" - Duddy's Grandfather
We have been gifted with such a beautiful planet and we need to respect it!🌏🌎
If you own land or want to invest in sustainable land development, PM us, we are here to serve!
The first one is a nice Zionistic type of realisation. I am sure that's why the line was written . It is amusing because the film is very much a product Shel ha Galut. I once read the book and I can't remember if that was original M. Richler text.
I recently recommended ths Fillum to a quadrilingual person ,ex kbz volunteer livng in Switzerland.. I will be interested and amused as to what she thinks of the film ... (She speaks Fr too you see).
Thanks for providing, but subtitles would be better
It's beyond me why this great picture isn't on Blu-Ray. Not even in Canada?
It's too honest about Jews.
@@urbanitecrusher5709 If you mean it portrays a humane people with common, human foibles, then OK.
57:12 The Screening scene, for anyone doing bookwork not wanting to read it all
Max has the Diamond taxi cab hat .
Great movie, except for one nitpick -- the main characters didn't have the correct Montreal Jewish accents, as they used mostly American-Jewish actors with NYC-sounding Jewish accents like Richard Dreyfus (he was born in California but sounds more like a New Yorker), Jack Warden, Joe Silver. Montreal Jews speak with a specific dialect in English. Also Randy Quaid is a Texan, playing an upstate New Yorker. Only the actress playing Duddy's girlfriend had the correct accent because she's French- Canadian.
Richard Dreyfuss was born in Brooklyn, New York.
Matthew Smollen
According to his wiki bio, it would appear that you are correct, but it also says he was raised in LA from age 9. I recalled reading that he was born in California, but I guess my memory was wrong. At any rate, although LA is geographically distant from NYC, many Jews from there have NY Jewish accents (or at least used to), as they or their parents moved to Southern CA from the NYC metro area. Montreal is obviously closer to NYC, but the English-speaking Jews there have quite a different accent.
Brian Salomon
I have to listen to him again. He just had a rough growl, as I remember, and I think he was an American-Jewish actor too. As a non-Montrealer, I'm no expert,though. I'm a Jewish New Yorker myself (Israeli parents) but I used to date a Montreal Jewish girl who lived down here in NYC and I went up there a bunch of times and got to know her family and friends quite well. There's a distinct way that Jewish Anglophone Montrealers speak that I picked up on that's different from American Jews and different from non-Jewish Canadians. I don't hear that accent in this movie. I still loved the movie though.
Brian Salomon Okay, fair enough, but then there is nothing specifically Montreal about it to my ears. Yiddish-speaking Jews of a certain age from the States also used to sound like that. And I think this actor was an American Jew, not a Canadian Jew. But I know there is a specific Anglophone-Jewish Montrealer way of speech, totally different from NY Jewish accent or Chicago Jewish accent (and probably different from Toronto Jewish accent, but I don;t know what the Toronto Jewish accent is supposed to sound like). Again, for the record, I am not a Canadian Jew but a Brooklyn Jew of mixed Sephardic-Ashkenazic/Israeli variety, but I know this type of M'real accent when I hear it, having spent enough time in Cote St Luc and Town of Mount Royal among these Jewish Anglophone folk, visiting my ex's famiy (where I developed an appreciation for Montreal bagels).
Brian Salomon
There's this way you guys (I assume you're a Jewish Montrealer) say words like "like" , for instance. It comes out as "loik" to my ears. (I Think some old-timey Brooklyn Jews, maybe from Coney Island, would say that too, but the Brooklyn Jews said it with more of a diphthong, a very long vowel, "loiiik", whereas Montreal Jews said it short "loik", "boik)". Do you know what I mean? Do the non-Jewish English-speaking Montrealers say it that way? I can't really describe it, but I think I can spot it immedietely when I hear this accent, even down here in NY (where we have quite a few ex-Montrealers, including of the Jewish variety) I can identify a Jew from Montreal.
I came to see Joseph Wiseman.
what are the differences between this film and the actual book by Mordecai Richler??
Mordecai wrote a lot more hilarious books. There aren't too many films made from his stories.
Some say lacks Bar Mitzvah scene from book
@@ggkitchener1122 And Duddy's last year or so of high school.
Classic film.....Dreyfuss all time best performance.
0:01:02 this clip is showing those kids that have a real lack of discipline here.
Fairmount Bagels...The best in the world
Was jack warden ever young? I could swear this character actor was never young!
Moe"s....a montreal legend
And stood up for all Anglophone Quebecers!
While you are busy partying with friends and family you dont plan. Then you lose it all and say i should have had that by now.
Is it possible to remove the subtitles?
Sorry dude. Hardcoded. If you really need it without the subs then I guess you have to buy the movie.
this is what really happening. I should keep going till winning.
What does it mean if the roulette wheel was crooked?
It has a tendency land on certain #'s . It was Irwin's table, he knew the tendencies. Thats why he won
What a god-awful movie this was....
Must have been filmed in French Canada.
how truly correct the grandfathers perspective is in stating that a man is a nobody if a man does not own his own land.
Modern Politics brought me here
Amazing movie...…….Eat or be Eaten?
The movie is arguably better than the book.
I can’t comment on the book but it seems like you’re the outlier based on this comments section.
Oy vey you're showing too much!
TRS in the house
This movie reminds me of a study on rats
These movie teaches you something abiut realestae. Dont focus on the negatives but the ultimate goal. To become financial independent. You may have a degree and not know how to make money. It's true .
I kniw of people not decided. Time is short and if you dont take steps. Well there goes yhe economy. Ever since 1913 fed bank tsking kver. Past presidents stealing inviting murder why. May we ask .no we cant ssk tgat question
How did Irwin rig his roulette wheel so he would win?
So how did Irwin cheat?
Matthew Smollen he knew the wheel had certain tendencies and therefore placed bets based on the biased wheel
What I like about this movie is how themselves tell you that it always seems for a little moment that there's hope for them but then... they always go back to who they are and they destroy and betray every gentile around them
Subtitles should be an option you can click on.
I like how they admit they aren't white , we need to say this more
Many Jews are / were Germanic converts. Yiddish is part German too. Sorry to spoil the Hitlerisation of everything nowadays
@@ggkitchener1122 didn't address my actual comment ........ and who makes everything about Hitler again ??
@@rammalammadingdong1 quoting dialogue was you "making a point" ; ahem, loosely i guess. I think i indicated many Jews are at least part white - most would take my hint there.
@@ggkitchener1122 you're incoherent
@@rammalammadingdong1 rubbish. Hitler mention was an error, the point would have stood minus that. But it proves that it always comes back to him foremost when a sympathy card is to be played
This version is choppy, like logical pieces of the plot are missing- I have to find my copy of the book, don't judge Mordecai Richler, the author on this edit-
There are a whole lot of scenes that were left out of the movie and the continuity suffers a lot from it. I enjoyed the book by Mordecai Richler much more.
I saw the movie when it first came out and now I understand why it didn't impress me back then either.
nice old film, the ending not so much. Horatio Alger type story with unethical ending
Jews love and promote multiculturalism in the host nations,but at the same time they prefer to be with their kind and not intermerry etc.And they still wonder why people don't like them.I don't have any problem with keeping Israel homogeneous,they have the right to do so,as any other people.
Oy.
want to see great Canadian actors, watch American movies. want to see great American actors, watch Canadian movies! like what the?
Notice the future Doctor making fun of Duddy's use of the word "like" in his sentences??
They would be appalled at the way young people speak today!
"Like" is used multiple times in one sentence, and this is sometimes from people you hear on the RADIO, who should have an education in language,
grammar as well as broadcasting.
Kind of like, you know, Caroline Kennedy saying "you know" 168 times, you know, in the course of, you know, a one-hour TV interview. If I'd have watched that, I would have shut it off after about 5 minutes saying "No Caroline, I don't know, and obviously neither do you!"
Duddy is a horrible guy.
Richard Dreyfuss hates this movie. Not sure why, maybe because of the disagreeable character that he played.
He changed his mind later. Interview in Tthe Guardian of May 30 2013: Richard Dreyfuss talks about the movie: 'I hated it. Then I realised I was nuts'
www.theguardian.com/film/2013/may/30/richard-dreyfuss-duddy-kravitz-rerelease
Maybe Dreyfuss hated it because he's an American. I love it because it's so Jewish and so Montreal and so Quebec. Of course, it's anti-Semitic. Mordecai is a rabbit telling the Jews of Montreal off in a way and telling them they can do better, right?
Wlensky's light lunch has no table in real life!!! :P
And they would never serve smoked meats, only 'specials.'
LOL 9:36
Why does Virgil sound like he's from Virginia?
This movie is very foreign to me, My family is Québecois French-Canadian from Montréal , I've never really known any Anglophones in Montréal. They may as well be from Mars.
They're not just Anglophone Montrealers, they're *Jewish* Anglophone Montrealers; from 60 years ago.
It's a personal choice: to live in a tight circle or widen it. Montreal is so diverse.
I suggest reading the book as well. Allows you to see what was cut and and changed. I'd say over a quarter of the book was removed from the movie.
Edit: While most of the key point remain unchanged I'd now say that closer to half the book was cut from this film
Another edit: I'm doing these as I watch. The film has left out some major points that, for the most part, while they are not needed in the story they do make it better.
Ils ne sont pas des anglophones sont juives.
Well that's what it means be insular...
Lmao this aged like shit
lol im late
Pooping horse 3:36
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Was Yvette voiced by a man?
they were voiced? wouldnt it just be their actor speaking?
@@cheesenugget9845 Micheline Lanctôt.