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Mallioppilas

Original title: Apt Pupil
  • 19981998
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
39K
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POPULARITY
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385
Brad Renfro in Mallioppilas (1998)
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A boy blackmails his neighbor after suspecting him to be a Nazi war criminal.A boy blackmails his neighbor after suspecting him to be a Nazi war criminal.A boy blackmails his neighbor after suspecting him to be a Nazi war criminal.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
39K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,881
385
  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writers
    • Stephen King(novella "Apt Pupil")
    • Brandon Boyce(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ian McKellen
    • Brad Renfro
    • Joshua Jackson
  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writers
    • Stephen King(novella "Apt Pupil")
    • Brandon Boyce(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ian McKellen
    • Brad Renfro
    • Joshua Jackson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 288User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos2

    Apt Pupil
    Trailer 2:32
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    Photos178

    Ian McKellen in Mallioppilas (1998)
    Ian McKellen in Mallioppilas (1998)
    Ian McKellen in Mallioppilas (1998)
    Todd & Kurt
    Brad Renfro as Todd
    Ian McKellen as Kurt Dussander
    Todd & Edward
    Director Bryan Singer
    Brad Renfro and Ian McKellen in Mallioppilas (1998)
    Brad Renfro and Ian McKellen in Mallioppilas (1998)
    Brad Renfro in Mallioppilas (1998)
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    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Kurt Dussander
    Brad Renfro
    Brad Renfro
    • Todd Bowden
    Joshua Jackson
    Joshua Jackson
    • Joey
    Mickey Cottrell
    Mickey Cottrell
    • Sociology Teacher
    Michael Reid MacKay
    Michael Reid MacKay
    • Nightmare Victim
    Ann Dowd
    Ann Dowd
    • Monica Bowden
    Bruce Davison
    Bruce Davison
    • Richard Bowden
    James Karen
    James Karen
    • Victor Bowden
    Marjorie Lovett
    Marjorie Lovett
    • Agnes Bowden
    David Cooley
    • Gym Teacher
    Blake Anthony Tibbetts
    • Teammate
    Heather McComb
    Heather McComb
    • Becky Trask
    Katherine Malone
    • Student
    Grace Sinden
    • Secretary
    David Schwimmer
    David Schwimmer
    • Edward French
    Anthony Moore
    • Umpire
    Elias Koteas
    Elias Koteas
    • Archie
    Kevin Spirtas
    Kevin Spirtas
    • Paramedic
    • Director
      • Bryan Singer
    • Writers
      • Stephen King(novella "Apt Pupil")
      • Brandon Boyce(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Brad Renfro was only fourteen at the time of filming.
    • Goofs
      When Todd is walking down the hall to give Kurt Dussander the costume, the dolly track is visible on the floor in the hall.
    • Quotes

      Todd Bowden: Have you lost your mind? What the hell were you thinking, 'Grandpa'?

      Kurt Dussander: What are you so excited about?

      Todd Bowden: Oh, you've got some fucking balls! I could have screwed you up, anything could have happened!

      Kurt Dussander: You played it beautifully, boy. I knew you would.

      Todd Bowden: Are you fucking drunk? I could have busted you right there!

      Kurt Dussander: Yes, you could have, but you did not. Now, why was that? Your Edward French is not going to give you any more trouble, so now you are upset because the only way you can make things right is to work.

      Todd Bowden: I'm upset because you had that asshole thinking I can do something that can't be done!

      Kurt Dussander: Oh, but it can. And it will. You will simply have to work. No more stories. No more screwing around.

      Todd Bowden: I don't take orders from you.

      Kurt Dussander: [sniggers] You do now.

      Todd Bowden: Oh, you think so? Yeah, well, don't forget I could walk right in there and pick up that phone...

      Kurt Dussander: And do what? Do you really think that I would stand aside and let you turn me in without dragging you with me, do you? Your American self confidence is so bloated you've forgotten the reality of the situation. 90,000 died in Patin. To the whole world, I am a monster. And you have known about me all this time. If I'm caught, when those reporters stick their microphones in my face it will be your name that I will repeat over and over again. Todd Bowden, Todd Bowden... Todd Bowden, yes, that was his name. For how long, for months, almost a year, he wanted to know everything. That was how he put it, yes, everything.

      Todd Bowden: You're crazy. They'll never believe you.

      Kurt Dussander: It doesn't matter. Oh, you're going to be infamous, boy, take my word for it. And do you know what such a scandal can do? It never goes away. Not for you, not for your parents. And besides, lying to judges and reporters isn't as easy as you think. You'd have to be brilliant. Can you do that? I know I can.

    • Crazy credits
      The film has a 1997 copyright date in the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Beloved/Happiness/Practical Magic/Love Is the Devil/The Cruise (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Tristan Und Isolde
      Written by Richard Wagner

      Performed by Carlos Kleiber and The Bayeurth Festival Orchestra

      Courtesy of Koch International by arrangement with Source/Q

    User reviews288

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    Innovative story!
    I was surprised at how good this movie was. The plot line seemed intriguing, but I was worried that it would eventually fall into one of the standard "bad Nazi war criminal found" plots where you always know the ending. This story was much more inventive.

    At its core, the movie is about a high school student who discovers that an old man living in his community is a former Nazi war commander. Instead of turning him in, he approaches the man with a very unusual deal. He'll leave the man alone if he can hear first-hand about all the horrible things that were done. This was the plan at least.

    The movie needed intense performances - and it got them from McKellen and Renfro. Both are incredibly captivating and scary in their own ways. Coupled with a suspenseful, unpredictable Stephen King story, the movie succeeds well.

    If you're a Stephen King fan or simply enjoy thrillers, this movie is worth checking out.
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    • Vic_max
    • Nov 27, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 6, 1998 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Mönstereleven
    • Filming locations
      • Eliot Middle School - 2184 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Phoenix Pictures
      • Bad Hat Harry Productions
      • Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,863,193
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,583,151
      • Oct 25, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,863,193
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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