The Wordsmith movie poster

The Wordsmith

September 29, 1979 1h 12m

Originally released in 1979. The Wordsmith is a drama film. directed by Claude Jutra. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Saul Rubinek, Harvey Atkin, and Janet Ward

Synopsis

Penned by Mordecai Richler and set in wartime Montreal, this touching telefilm stars Saul Rubinek as Mervyn Kaplansky, a young writer from Toronto who boards with a family on St. Urbain Street only to find his aspirations undermined by the colourful yet desperate characters that surround him. Rubinek delivers a very touching performance as the boyish idealistic writer, and he is backed by a strong supporting cast that includes Harvey Atkin, Janet Ward and Peter Boretski.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 29, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 12m 72 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • CBC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wordsmith about?

Penned by Mordecai Richler and set in wartime Montreal, this touching telefilm stars Saul Rubinek as Mervyn Kaplansky, a young writer from Toronto who boards with a family on St. Urbain Street only...

Who directed The Wordsmith?

The Wordsmith was directed by Claude Jutra.

How long is The Wordsmith?

The Wordsmith has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).

When was The Wordsmith released?

The Wordsmith was released on September 29, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Wordsmith?

The main cast of The Wordsmith includes Saul Rubinek, Harvey Atkin, Janet Ward, Peter Boretski.