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Apt Pupil (1998)

Movie ★ 6.6 107 min

Drama Thriller

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.

Bryan Singer Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 23, 1998
Runtime
107 min
Rating
R
Budget
$14.0M
Box office
$8.9M
IMDb
tt0118636
Language
,
Studio
, Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels,

Themes

Cast

Brad Renfro Brad Renfro Todd Bowden Ian McKellen Ian McKellen Kurt Dussander Bruce Davison Bruce Davison Richard Bowden Elias Koteas Elias Koteas Archie Joe Morton Joe Morton Dan Richler David Schwimmer David Schwimmer Edward French Jan Tříska Jan Tříska Isaac Weiskopf Michael Byrne Michael Byrne Ben Kramer Ann Dowd Ann Dowd Monica Bowden Heather McComb Heather McComb Becky Trask James Karen James Karen Victor Bowden Joshua Jackson Joshua Jackson Joey Mickey Cottrell Mickey Cottrell Sociology Teacher Michael Reid MacKay Michael Reid MacKay Nightmare Victim Marjorie Lovett Agnes Bowden David Cooley Gym Teacher Blake Anthony Tibbetts Teammate Katherine Malone Student

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil stars Brad Renfro, Ian McKellen, Bruce Davison, Elias Koteas.
When was Apt Pupil released?
Apt Pupil is a 1998 drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Apt Pupil?
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