The Apprentice (1971): Cast & Plot
The Apprentice is a 1971 romantic comedy directed by Larry Kent, starring Jean-Pierre Cartier as Dock, Céline Bernier and Steve Fiset. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Larry Kent
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Potterton Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Apprentice About?
The premise of The Apprentice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jean‑Pierre, an apprentice TV‑commercial technician in Montreal, is fired and left broke and behind on rent. He becomes infatuated with free‑spirited model Elizabeth, who apologizes after seeing his dismissal. He borrows money from friend Dock and steals to fund a trip to Acapulco, while Michelle tries to pull him back. Jean‑Pierre chooses a way out.
The Apprentice Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- model
- confession
- commercial actress
- revolver
- political activism
- reference to omar sharif
- reference to fidel castro
- reference to che guevara
- landlady
- softcore
- male frontal nudity
- male nudity
+23 more Show fewer
- color in title
- erotica
- nipples visible through clothing
- shot during sex
- interrupted sex
- female nudity
- caught having sex
- unwanted pregnancy
- quebec
- menage a trois
- french canadian
- free love
- female frontal nudity
- culture clash
- bank robbery
- body in a trunk
- female full frontal nudity
- panties
- erotic 70s
- braless
- white panties
- see through panties
- confession booth
The Apprentice Cast & Characters
Jean-Pierre Cartier leads the cast as Dock, with Céline Bernier as Michelle and Steve Fiset as Jean-Pierre Fortier. Directed by Larry Kent; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Larry Kent
- Jean-Pierre Cartier as Dock
- Céline Bernier as Michelle
- Steve Fiset as Jean-Pierre Fortier
- Carole Laure as Suzanne
Also Starring in The Apprentice
· 3 more- Susan Sarandon Elizabeth Hawkins
- Gerard Parkes Professor
- Paul Berval The priest
The Apprentice Plot Summary
What happens in The Apprentice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jean-Pierre is a working-class young Francophone with big dreams, who lands under the tutelage of his older best friend, a con-man and bank robber named Dock, who begins teaching him the secrets of his trades and making him an accomplice in his crimes. He is dating Dock’s virginal sister, Suzanne, who is active in the Quebec separatist movement. To make ends meet, Jean-Pierre works a series of menial jobs.
Full summary
The whole story of The Apprentice, scene by scene
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The Apprentice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Apprentice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Apprentice?
The Apprentice runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was The Apprentice released?
The Apprentice was released on September 10, 1971.
Who directed The Apprentice?
The Apprentice was directed by Larry Kent.
More films by Larry Kent Who is in the cast of The Apprentice?
The Apprentice stars Jean-Pierre Cartier as Dock, Céline Bernier as Michelle and Steve Fiset as Jean-Pierre Fortier, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Apprentice have a post-credit scene?
No. The Apprentice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Apprentice in?
The original language of The Apprentice is French.
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