Joshua Then and Now (1985): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Joshua Then and Now is a 1985 drama directed by Ted Kotcheff, starring James Woods as Joshua Shapiro, Gordon Michael Woolvett and Linda Sorensen. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $542,420 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Joshua Then and Now About?
The premise of Joshua Then and Now without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on Mordecai Richler’s novel, presented as his alleged autobiography, the film follows the life of a Jewish writer named Joshua. It traces his humble beginnings as a boy in Montreal, the influence of his upbringing, and the challenges he confronts as his adult life grows increasingly complex.
Joshua Then and Now Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- young
- sex
- underwear
- stripping
- antisemitic joke
- racist joke
- reference to charles darwin
- semi autobiographical
- reference to the book of job
- growing up
- jewish protagonist
- swearing
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- edited into tv series
- jewish
- screenplay adapted by author
- montreal quebec canada
- fictional biography
- female nudity
- vandalism
- tennis court
- swindle
- swimming pool
- suicide
- snobbery
- seaplane
- private school
- prison
- prejudice
- panties
- nudity
- nervous breakdown
- mother son relationship
- monologue
- love
- jewish hero
- funeral
- french kissing
- father son relationship
- father in law
- erection
- changing room
- cancer
- brother sister relationship
- bible
- adultery
- based on novel
- character name in title
Joshua Then and Now Cast & Characters
James Woods leads the cast as Joshua Shapiro, with Gordon Michael Woolvett as Teddy Shapiro and Linda Sorensen as Esther Shapiro. Directed by Ted Kotcheff; 22 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ted Kotcheff
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James Woods as Joshua Shapiro -
Gordon Michael Woolvett as Teddy Shapiro - Linda Sorensen as Esther Shapiro
- Talya Rubin as Susy Shapiro
Also Starring in Joshua Then and Now
· 18 more- Robert Howard Alex Shapiro
- Gabrielle Lazure Pauline
- Alan Arkin Reuben
- Alexander Knox Sen. Hornby
- Robert Joy Colin
- Kate Trotter Jane Trimble
- Chuck Shamata Seymour Kaplan
- Michael Sarrazin Kevin Hornby
- Harvey Atkin Dr. Jonathan Cole
- Alan Scarfe Jack Trimble
- Bronwen Mantel Mrs. Friar
- Ken Campbell Sidney Murdoch
- Paul Hecht Eli Seligson
- Catherine Colvey Mrs. Abbott
- Philip Pretten Mr. Friar
- Kliment Denchev Bulgarian Poet
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- Alexandra Innes Joanna
- Andrew Powell Ralph Murdoch
Joshua Then and Now Plot Summary
What happens in Joshua Then and Now from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Joshua Shapiro, James Woods, is a successful writer and pundit who finds himself in a hospital room, seemingly having lost his wife and entangled in a public sex scandal. To discover what life means to him, he retraces the arc of his days—from youth to the present—reconstructing memories that feel both revealing and perilous.
Full summary
The whole story of Joshua Then and Now, scene by scene
Joshua Then and Now Box Office
Joshua Then and Now grossed $542,420 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$542.4K
- US & Canada
- $542.4K
Cars in Joshua Then and Now
31 cars on screen, including the 1975 Chevrolet Blazer and the 1975 Volvo 164.
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1975 Chevrolet Blazer Important role -
1975 Volvo 164 Important role -
AEC Routemaster Minor role -
1978 Austin FX4 Minor role
Joshua Then and Now Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “约书亚” and “Joshua a jeho život”.
- Also known as
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- 约书亚
- Joshua a jeho život
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Joshua Then and Now FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Joshua Then and Now, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Joshua Then and Now?
Joshua Then and Now runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Joshua Then and Now released?
Joshua Then and Now was released on September 17, 1985.
Who directed Joshua Then and Now?
Joshua Then and Now was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
More films by Ted Kotcheff Who is in the cast of Joshua Then and Now?
Joshua Then and Now stars James Woods as Joshua Shapiro, Gordon Michael Woolvett as Teddy Shapiro and Linda Sorensen as Esther Shapiro, among 22 credited actors.
How much did Joshua Then and Now make at the box office?
Joshua Then and Now grossed $542,420 worldwide.
Does Joshua Then and Now have a post-credit scene?
No. Joshua Then and Now has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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