The Rocket

★★★★★

Original title: Maurice Richard

2005 · 2 h 4 min

Directed by Charles Binamé · Canada · Canadian Cinema

Drama

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Cast

Roy Dupuis Stephen McHattie Julie Le Breton Philip Craig Patrice Robitaille Michel Barrette

Credits

Written by: Ken Scott

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Rocket (2005) is a Canadian drama directed by Charles Binamé. It stars Roy Dupuis, Julie Le Breton and Stephen McHattie. It runs 124 minutes. It is listed here as part of the director's body of work.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Awards

• Canadian Screen Awards (Genie) 2006: Best Actor (Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor) — Roy Dupuis
• Canadian Screen Awards (Genie) 2006: Best Actress (Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress) — Julie Le Breton
• Canadian Screen Awards (Genie) 2006: Best Director (Canadian Screen Award for Best Director) — Charles Binamé

Ratings

IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (5,650 votes)
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