Budget
$14,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
$8,863,193
Opening weekend US & Canada
$3,583,151
Gross worldwide
$8,863,193
Apt Pupil
"Apt Pupil" (English: Apt Pupil) is an American Thriller released in 1998, directed by Brian Singer and starring Brad Laver and Ian McKellen. The film tells the story of Todd Bowden, a high school student obsessed with Nazi genocide and concentration camps, and Gut Dusenda, a Nazi war criminal under the alias Arthur Denk. The content is adapted from "Apt Pupil" ("Nazi Master") included in the original work "Four Seasons" by Stephen King, a best-selling author.
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- Release date October 23, 1998
- Filming locations Eliot Middle School - 2184 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena, California, USA
- Production companies Phoenix Pictures, Bad Hat Harry Productions, Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels
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By Dayton 2022-12-10 07:25:37
A different film to hunt down the Nazis
After watching this film, it feels very strange. It is very different from the previous films about hunting down Nazi war criminals in World War II. It was not until I saw the screenwriter Stephen King that I understood why this film was different from the past. I don’t want to say much about Stephen King. If the movie he makes is the same as others, it’s not Stephen King. Remember "Shock's Redemption"? That's also Stephen King's movie.
In this film, the crimes committed by the Nazis in... -
By Holden 2022-12-06 21:51:29
Continue to talk about Stephen King, another favorite story in "Four Seasons" is this "Nazi Master". First the novel and then the movie. Except for the ending, the film basically follows the original, with a tight rhythm and sound soundtrack. The two main characters, the old Nazi's name is Dushande, and the little boy who is curious to reveal the old man's history is named Todd, hereinafter referred to as Dade and Xiaode. Dade was a notorious Nazi when he was young. He has been absconding until...
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By Rahul 2022-11-22 01:38:06
Shows a different feeling from the original, slightly disappointed.
After watching the original film and making up the movie version, I feel that there is still a big gap. The character and storyline of the two characters have been weakened. The role of the old man has a high degree of restoration in the performance, and the performance is very good, although in the character of the character There are also a lot of detailed descriptions missing. The boy’s performance feels a little lacking, the role changes in the film are not obvious enough, or too innocent...
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By Bethany 2022-11-17 18:31:51
Is the sex tension between young and old intentionally or unintentionally?
Thinking that there is a genuine Nazi around him, the teenager can't buy a uniform by himself, order the grandfather to wear it, and give orders...! The age difference is 40 years old, so heavy, young!
Children playing with old Nazis will set themselves on fire, and the two wicked men and women are indifferent and difficult to extricate themselves from psychological torture, and the fight for control is ring after ring. In addition, the boy’s lack of sexuality towards beautiful women,... -
By Rupert 2022-11-17 10:19:08
The devil's apprentice hides the knife in his smile
I went to see this film immediately after turning the last page of the novel. This is the first time I have drawn the novel and its film adaptation so closely, and indeed the most recent one. In the past, I couldn’t help but watch the movie first. When I came back to read the novel, I would feel that the novel was a bit boring, and my imagination of the novel stayed in the movie scene. When I saw the character name, I couldn’t help but think of a certain Hollywood movie. big-name actors. This...
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By Annie 2023-09-23 10:31:39
One is the strong stephen king style, and the other is Renfro's untimely death, which makes this film worth watching. ps, David Swimmer is really happy no matter what film he is...
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By Mallory 2023-09-22 07:53:28
In fact, Hitler never invented anything like a wave at the ideological level, but I have never seen an institutionalized explanation of the pain of...
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By Vinnie 2023-09-22 04:33:45
The change is so big, so it is more appropriate to call the murderer. It really can't show the male lead's YY on the screen. This kid and the old drama have a lot of fun. Stephen King didn't feel unhappy and came to make a TV miniseries by himself. #This...
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By Mike 2023-08-21 20:50:35
Those who haven't read the original should think it's pretty, but after reading the original, I think, NND, is this beautifying human nature? ! !...
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By Adelbert 2023-07-13 16:24:55
#Watching Notes# 245 3.5 The two people inspired each other with the seeds of evil in their hearts. The adaptation is too scripted according to the novel, and I only read the first half of it when I rewatched it. The important moment of putting on the Nazi costume was really tense! Both the old and the young have great acting skills! The scene where the Jewish patient recognizes the old Nazi is great. DAS IST BERLIN sounds...
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[Todd has brought Dussander a gift - a replica SS uniform]
Todd Bowden: Well, try it on.
Kurt Dussander: Have you completely lost your mind? What on Earth makes you think I'd put something like that on?
Todd Bowden: I thought you would like it.
Kurt Dussander: Like it? You are a bigger fool than I thought. Maybe I'll put it on and do a little shopping, is that what you thought? The indignities I've suffered with you, I should smash you.
Todd Bowden: What you've suffered with me is nothing compared to what the Israelis would do to you. You forget that. And I'll admit that's my fault, but don't ever forget the file I have on you. I try to do things the nice way but you don't want it. So fine, we're going to do it the hard way. You'll put this on because I want to see you in it. Now, move!
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[last lines]
Edward French: Now, wait a minute. You're going to tell people that I did something to you, Todd?
Todd Bowden: I don't want to drag you down with me, but I will. I'm better at this then you are.
Edward French: Better at what? I'm trying to help you, Todd. Can't you see that?
Todd Bowden: You've helped enough.
Edward French: I am not going to do nothing.
Todd Bowden: Well, you'll fucking have to! If you ever tell anyone about this... the things I'm gonna say about you... they'll never go away. Not for you. Not for your life or career. Think of your job. Think of your son. Even if no one believes me, the police and media will make a background check on you and they will find something. Some dirt such as... the real reason why your wife left you.
[after a short pause]
Todd Bowden: So... what's it gonna be? Do we have a deal?
Edward French: You can't do this, Todd.
Todd Bowden: [coldly] You have no idea what I can do.
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Todd Bowden: Have you lost your mind? What the hell were you thinking, 'Grandpa'?
Kurt Dussander: What are you so excited about?
Todd Bowden: Oh, you've got some fucking balls! I could have screwed you up, anything could have happened!
Kurt Dussander: You played it beautifully, boy. I knew you would.
Todd Bowden: Are you fucking drunk? I could have busted you right there!
Kurt Dussander: Yes, you could have, but you did not. Now, why was that? Your Edward French is not going to give you any more trouble, so now you are upset because the only way you can make things right is to work.
Todd Bowden: I'm upset because you had that asshole thinking I can do something that can't be done!
Kurt Dussander: Oh, but it can. And it will. You will simply have to work. No more stories. No more screwing around.
Todd Bowden: I don't take orders from you.
Kurt Dussander: [sniggers] You do now.
Todd Bowden: Oh, you think so? Yeah, well, don't forget I could walk right in there and pick up that phone...
Kurt Dussander: And do what? Do you really think that I would stand aside and let you turn me in without dragging you with me, do you? Your American self confidence is so bloated you've forgotten the reality of the situation. 90,000 died in Patin. To the whole world, I am a monster. And you have known about me all this time. If I'm caught, when those reporters stick their microphones in my face it will be your name that I will repeat over and over again. Todd Bowden, Todd Bowden... Todd Bowden, yes, that was his name. For how long, for months, almost a year, he wanted to know everything. That was how he put it, yes, everything.
Todd Bowden: You're crazy. They'll never believe you.
Kurt Dussander: It doesn't matter. Oh, you're going to be infamous, boy, take my word for it. And do you know what such a scandal can do? It never goes away. Not for you, not for your parents. And besides, lying to judges and reporters isn't as easy as you think. You'd have to be brilliant. Can you do that? I know I can.
