Joshua Then and Now (1985)
Some men rise to greatness because of their upbringing. Joshua did it in spite of his.
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
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: September 17, 1985
Cast
- James Woods - Joshua Shapiro
- Gabrielle Lazure - Pauline
- Alan Arkin - Reuben
- Robert Joy - Colin
- Michael Sarrazin - Kevin Hornby
- Linda Sorensen - Esther Shapiro
- Alan Scarfe - Jack Trimble
- Alexander Knox - Sen. Hornby
- Ken Campbell - Sidney Murdoch
- Kate Trotter - Jane Trimble
Screenplay
- Mordecai Richler (Novel)
- Mordecai Richler (Screenplay)
Music: Philippe Sarde
Cinematography: François Protat
Editing: Ron Wisman
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ted Kotcheff
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Joshua Then and Now about?
- 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.
- Who directed Joshua Then and Now?
- Joshua Then and Now was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
- Who stars in Joshua Then and Now?
- Joshua Then and Now stars James Woods, Gabrielle Lazure, Alan Arkin, Robert Joy, Michael Sarrazin, Linda Sorensen.
- How long is Joshua Then and Now?
- Joshua Then and Now has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is Joshua Then and Now?
- Joshua Then and Now is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Joshua Then and Now produced?
- Joshua Then and Now was produced in Canada.