The Apprentice
Originally released in 1971. The Apprentice is a romance/comedy film. directed by Larry Kent. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Susan Sarandon, Steve Fiset, and Céline Bernier
Synopsis
In Montréal, Jean-Pierre is fired on the set of a TV commercial where he's an apprentice technician. He's penniless, behind on his rent, with a thin resume and no college units. He has a fiancée, Michelle, but his head is turned by a free-spirited model, from the U.S., who saw him being fired and comes to his flat to apologize. She's Elizabeth, a combination of feckless innocence and sexual freedom. Jean-Pierre borrows money from his outlaw friend, Dock, and buys clothes to impress Elizabeth. Soon he's sleeping with her, and he pulls a theft with Dock to get money to take her to Acapulco. Michelle tries to bring him back to her orbit. Is there a way out for Jean-Pierre?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
3.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Budget
$150K
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $150,000
Production Companies
- Potterton Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Apprentice about?
In Montréal, Jean-Pierre is fired on the set of a TV commercial where he's an apprentice technician. He's penniless, behind on his rent, with a thin resume and no college units. He has a fiancée,...
Who directed The Apprentice?
The Apprentice was directed by Larry Kent.
How long is The Apprentice?
The Apprentice has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Apprentice released?
The Apprentice was released on September 10, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Apprentice?
The main cast of The Apprentice includes Susan Sarandon, Steve Fiset, Céline Bernier, Jean-Pierre Cartier, Carole Laure.