Apt Pupil
Director: Bryan Singer; Stars: Ian McKellen, Brad Renfro; Release Date: October 19, 1999 |
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Apt Pupil - Based on the novella by Stephen King, director Bryan Singer's follow-up to THE USUAL SUSPECTS is a harrowing psychological thriller about the relationship that forms between a boy and the neighbor he discovers is a Nazi war criminal. After a brief lesson in history class, star pupil Todd Bowden (Brad Renfro) becomes obsessed with Hitler and his followers. Through extensive research, he discovers that the infamous Kurt Dussender (Sir Ian McKellen) has been hiding out, living a normal life in his own neighborhood. But instead of reporting Dussender to the authorities, Todd decides to use him to gain further knowledge...everything that the history books won't tell him. But who ends up using whom, and what happens when a susceptible young mind encounters true evil, leads to a surprising, taught, and unsettling suspense film.
Interested in the novella since he was 19, Singer worked closely with screenwriter Brandon Boyce to bring this compelling story to the screen. Filled with the same touches tha...
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Key Information |
| Directors | Bryan Singer |
| Stars | Brad Renfro |
| Actors | Michael Reid MacKay |
| Genre | Dramas |
| Subgenre | Suspense |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | VHS: Spanish Subtitled Version; Closed Captioned |
| UPC | 043396223035 |
| Release Date | 1998 |
| Running Time | 1hr 51min |
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Languages |
| Original Language | English |
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DVD Editions |
| DVD Editions | DVD: Closed Caption1hr 51minSony Pictures Home EntertainmentApril 20, 1999R (MPAA)043396223097 |
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VHS Editions |
| VHS Editions | VHS: Spanish Subtitled Version; Closed Captioned1hr 51minSony Pictures Home EntertainmentApril 20, 1999R (MPAA)043396035508 |
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Credits |
| Screenwriter | Brandon Boyce |
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Professional Reviews |
| Professional Reviews | (10/23/1998, p.E14, Janet Maslin): "...Mr. Singer makes this a handsomely shot, stunningly edited feat of gamesmanship..." |
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Quotes from the Movie |
| Quotes from the Movie | "Would you care for a drink, boy?"--Kurt Dussender (Ian McKellen) to Todd Bowden (Brad Renfro)
"How about milk?"--Todd to Dussender
"Boy, be careful. You play with fire."--Dussender to Todd
"Who is this Edward French? A headmaster?"--Dussender to Todd
"No, he's a guidance counselor."--Todd to Dussender
"What is that?"--Dusseder to Todd
"He guides and he counsels. You read the letter."--Todd to Dussender
"You can't do this Todd."--Edward French (David Schwimmer) to Todd
"You have no idea what I can do."--Todd to French |
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