The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974) Runtime: 120 minutes | Director: Ted Kotcheff | Starring: Richard Dreyfuss
A sharp, darkly comic coming-of-age story, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz follows a driven young man determined to make his mark at any cost. Set in 1940s Montreal, the film explores ambition, identity, and the moral compromises that come with the pursuit of success. Anchored by a breakout performance from Richard Dreyfuss, this Canadian classic is both unsettling and deeply human — a timeless look at the price of getting ahead.