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.

• DirectorTed Kotcheff
• Release11 April 1974
• Genre
  Drama / Comedy
• Duration2h
• Budget$900,000
• Revenue$1,700,000
• Rate
  

  5.9
  24 reviews
• Productions

  United Welco, Astral Bellevue Pathé, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Duddy Kravitz Syndicate, Famous Players, International Cinemedia Center, Paramount Pictures