Apt Pupil(1998)
“If you don't believe in the existence of evil, you've got a lot to learn”
Overview
One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.
Director
Bryan Singer
Studio
Bad Hat Harry Productions
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Brad Renfro
as Todd Bowden
Ian McKellen
as Kurt Dussander
Bruce Davison
as Richard Bowden
Elias Koteas
as Archie
Joe Morton
as Dan Richler
David Schwimmer
as Edward French
Jan Tříska
as Isaac Weiskopf
Michael Byrne
as Ben Kramer
Ann Dowd
as Monica Bowden
Heather McComb
as Becky Trask
James Karen
as Victor Bowden
Joshua Jackson
as Joey
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$14M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Bad Hat Harry Productions • Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels • Phoenix Pictures
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Where can I watch Apt Pupil?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Apt Pupil (1998).
What is Apt Pupil about?▼
One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.
Who directed Apt Pupil?▼
Apt Pupil was directed by Bryan Singer and released in 1998. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Apt Pupil?▼
Apt Pupil has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Apt Pupil?▼
The cast of Apt Pupil includes Brad Renfro as Todd Bowden, Ian McKellen as Kurt Dussander, Bruce Davison as Richard Bowden, Elias Koteas as Archie, Joe Morton as Dan Richler and more.
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