1987 adaptation was directed by Austin Pendleton and premiered in Philadelphia. A newly updated version of the musical had its debut in Montreal in 2015 with music by Alan Menken, book and lyrics by David Spencer, and directed by Pendleton. References Works cited External links Canadian Film Encyclopedia Canadian Feature Film Database Video clip for selection as MasterWorks Recipient of 2002 by the Audio-Visual Preservation Trust of Canada 1974 films 1970s coming-of-age comedy-drama films Canadian coming-of-age comedy-drama films English-language Canadian films 1970s English-language films Films about Jews and Judaism Films based on Canadian novels Films based on works by Mordecai Richler Films directed by Ted Kotcheff Films scored by Stanley Myers Films set in Montreal Films shot in Montreal Jewish Canadian films Best Picture Genie and Canadian Screen Award winners Golden Bear winners Paramount Pictures films Films produced by John Kemeny 1974 comedy films 1974 drama films 1970s Canadian films