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Joshua Then and Now (1985)

R 119 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   20 September 1985 (USA)
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Based on a novel by Mordecai Richler, allegedly his autobiography, it tells the story of a Jewish writer, from his life as a young boy in Montreal to his more complicated grown-up life.

Director:

Ted Kotcheff

Writers:

Mordecai Richler (novel), Mordecai Richler (screenplay)

Stars:

James Woods, Gabrielle Lazure and Alan Arkin
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Woods ...
Joshua Shapiro
Gabrielle Lazure ...
Pauline Shapiro
Alan Arkin ...
Reuben Shapiro
Michael Sarrazin ...
Kevin Hornby
Linda Sorensen Linda Sorensen ...
Esther Shapiro
Alan Scarfe ...
Jack Trimble
Ken Campbell Ken Campbell ...
Sidney Murdoch
Kate Trotter ...
Jane Trimble
Alexander Knox Alexander Knox ...
Senator Hornby
Eric Kimmel Eric Kimmel ...
Young Joshua Shapiro
Chuck Shamata Chuck Shamata ...
Seymour Kaplan
Yuval Kernerman Yuval Kernerman ...
Young Seymour Kaplan
Robert Joy ...
Colin Fraser
Harvey Atkin Harvey Atkin ...
Dr. Jonathan Cole
Paul Hecht Paul Hecht ...
Eli Seligson
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Based on a novel by Mordecai Richler, allegedly his autobiography, it tells the story of a Jewish writer, from his life as a young boy in Montreal to his more complicated grown-up life. Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>  

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Prison | Changing Room | Swimming Pool | Erection | Father Son Relationship  | See more »

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Some men rise to greatness because of their upbringing. Joshua did it in spite of his.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Eine Liebe in Montreal See more »

Filming Locations:

Brockville, Ontario, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$CAD10,940,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$17,188 (USA) (8 September 1985) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$542,420 (USA) (3 November 1985)
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Films RSL, Moviecorp X See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color
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The last feature film of Alexander Knox. See more »