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It's Not Me, I Swear!
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It's Not Me, I Swear!

2008-09-25 · 110 min · ★ 7.1

Comedy · Drama

During the summer of 1968, Leon, a 10-year-old boy, navigates the hardships of young love, his lunatic mother's whims, and his urges to vandalize the house of his neighbors.

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Directors
Philippe Falardeau
Production companies
micro_scope
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Antoine L'ÉcuyerAntoine L'ÉcuyerLéon Doré
Suzanne ClémentSuzanne ClémentMadeleine Doré
Daniel BrièreDaniel BrièrePhilippe Doré
Catherine FaucherLéa
Gabriel MailléGabriel MailléJérôme Doré
Jules PhilipJules PhilipMr. Marinier
Micheline BernardMicheline BernardMrs. Brisebois
Jean MaheuxJean MaheuxBishop Charlebois
Denis GravereauxMr. Pouchonnaud
Évelyne RompréÉvelyne RompréMadame Chavagnac
Pascale DesrochersPascale DesrochersWoman from the Red House
Catherine Proulx-LemayCatherine Proulx-LemayMadeleine's Friend
Bruno MarcilBruno MarcilBowling Champion
Anne-Marie ÉgréMadame Marinier
Léo CaronLéo CaronFrançois Marinier
Pierre DeslandesEmergency Doctor
Frédéric DompierreMilkman
Nathalie CostaNathalie CostaMadame Moreau
Gustave OuimetGustave OuimetCyclope
Frédérick LamotheMarinier Boy

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