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Such a Simple Game (1964)

January 1, 1964 (CA) Documentary • 28m

Overview

This short 1964 documentary depicts the national sport of French Canadians: hockey. Seen "from the inside" this seemingly simple game turns out to be not so simple. Hockey is dream of mythic proportions that mirrors the aspirations of an entire people. Its heroes are national figures. At the Montreal Forum, there is total symbiosis between the crowd and the Habs. In 1955, idol Maurice Richard is suspended for striking a referee. The people take to the streets in unison and the riots begin... - NFB

Director

Gilles Groulx

Writer

Marcel Dubé

Top Billed

Henri Richard

Keywords

Top Billed Cast

Crew
Jean-Claude Labrecque
Jean-Claude Labrecque

Director of Photography

Guy Borremans
Guy Borremans

Director of Photography

Sidney Pearson
Sidney Pearson

Sound Editor

Marcel Carrière
Marcel Carrière

Location Sound Recordist

Joseph Champagne
Joseph Champagne

Sound Recordist



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Status

Released

Original Language

FR

Budget

Revenue

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