Mordecai Richler

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27 januari 1931 — 3 juli 2001 (70 years)
Mordecai Richler, CC (January 27, 1931 – July 3, 2001) was a Canadian author, screenwriter and essayist who shaped literature for nearly 50 years. A leading critic called him "the great shining star of his Canadian literary generation" and a pivotal figure in the country's history. His notable works include "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz," "St. Urbain’s Horseman," "Solomon Gursky Was Here," and "Barney’s Version," and the Jacob Two-Two Children's stories, adapted into a movie and TV series. His 1989 novel Solomon Gursky Was Here was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1990. Known for his provocative essays spanning nationalism to sports, Richler received the Order of Canada before his passing in 2001.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Room at the Top
    Room at the Top1958

Known For

  • Fun with Dick and Jane
    Fun with Dick and Jane2005
  • Barney's Version
    Barney's Version2010
  • Handen van mijn gazon
    Handen van mijn gazon1977
  • Room at the Top
    Room at the Top1958
  • The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
    The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz1974
  • The Street
    The Street1976
  • Life at the Top
    Life at the Top1965
  • Joshua Then and Now
    Joshua Then and Now1985
  • No Love for Johnnie
    No Love for Johnnie1961
  • Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang
    Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang1999
  • Young and Willing
    Young and Willing1962
  • Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang
    Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang1978
  • St. Urbain's Horseman
    St. Urbain's Horseman2 episodes
  • Insomnia Is Good for You
    Insomnia Is Good for You1957
  • Armchair Theatre
    Armchair Theatre18 seasons

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