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In the shadow of WWII, the bustling Jewish neighborhood of Montreal pulses with life, ambition, and the echoes of past struggles. Our protagonist is Duddy Kravitz, the oft-neglected younger son of the hardworking taxi driver, Max Kravitz. Max juggles fatherhood with questionable side business, while favoring his elder son, Lennie, a promising medical student sponsored by their affluent Uncle Benjy. Duddy, however, is left to navigate the choppy waters of adulthood largely ignored and undervalued.
Impelled by the profound words of his zaida, Duddy becomes consumed by a fervent desire to make a name for himself through land ownership. His sights set on a picturesque lake and the surrounding property, Duddy plunges headfirst into a whirlwind of high-risk ventures and crafty schemes, with only his chutzpah and ingenuity as his allies. His journey is a dubious ascent to power, marked by a series of favors and financial gambits, underpinned by the belief that power begets wealth.
By his side is the loyal Yvette, his French-Canadian Catholic girlfriend, who navigates a tumultuous love for Duddy, tarnished by his tendency to equate love with economic gain. Despite their stark religious differences and the looming probability of a future apart, Yvette remains steadfast, adding an enthralling layer of complexity to Duddy's quest.
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is a compelling exploration of the intersection between ambition, anti-semitism, and the daunting responsibilities of adulthood. The film poses a gripping question: will Duddy's relentless pursuit of land and a legacy yield the respect and fulfillment he craves, or will it lead him down a path of self-destruction? As Duddy's dreams teeter on the sharp edge of reality, his story becomes a riveting chronicle of one man's unyielding determination to rise above societal expectations and familial neglect.
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The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is a comedy movie featuring Jack Warden and directed by Ted Kotcheff.
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