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The Rocket
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The Rocket

2005-10-25 · 124 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

The story of Quebec's most beloved hockey player, Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, focusing on the struggles of a French Canadian in the National Hockey League dominated by Anglophones.

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Production details

Directors
Charles Binamé
Production companies
Cinémaginaire, Alliance Films
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,019,009

Top Cast

Roy DupuisRoy DupuisMaurice Richard
Julie Le BretonJulie Le BretonLucille Richard
Stephen McHattieStephen McHattieDick Irvin
Michel BarretteMichel BarrettePère Norchet
Rémy GirardRémy GirardTony Bergeron
Tony CalabrettaTony CalabrettaFrank Selke
Philip CraigPhilip CraigTommy Gorman
Paul DoucetPaul DoucetCamil Desroches
Sean AverySean AveryBob Dill
Pascal DupuisPascal DupuisMilt Schmidt
Diane LavalléeDiane LavalléeAlice Norchet
François Langlois-VallièresFrançois Langlois-VallièresMaurice Richard à 16 ans
Pierre-François LegendrePierre-François LegendreGeorges Norchet
Mario JeanMario JeanPaul Stuart
Robert BrouilletteRobert BrouillettePartisan fanatique
Benoît GirardBenoît GirardPaul St-Georges
Normand ChouinardNormand ChouinardMichel Normandin
Randy ThomasRandy ThomasHector 'Toe' Blake
Mike RicciElmer Lach
Vincent LecavalierJean Béliveau

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