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One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.
Apt Pupil (1998) is a drama and thriller film directed by Bryan Singer. It stars Brad Renfro, Ian McKellen, and Bruce Davison. The film runs for 1 hour 47 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 744 votes.

Brad Renfro
Todd Bowden

Ian McKellen
Kurt Dussander

Bruce Davison
Richard Bowden

Elias Koteas
Archie

Joe Morton
Dan Richler

David Schwimmer
Edward French

Jan Tříska
Isaac Weiskopf

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Apt Pupil stars Brad Renfro, Ian McKellen, Bruce Davison, and Elias Koteas, and was directed by Bryan Singer.
Apt Pupil has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes.
Apt Pupil was released in 1998.
Apt Pupil is a drama and thriller film.
Apt Pupil holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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