Movie Description
Louis-Joseph Papineau - Le demi-dieu
(1961)Overview
This short drama is a portrait of Quebec lawyer and politician Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871). A proud, defiant man, skillful in parliamentary debate, and Speaker of the Lower House, his heart was with the people being pillaged by the business elite. When legislation became the instrument of private advantage, Papineau brought government to a standstill. - NFB
Featured Crew
- Director : Louis-Georges Carrier
- Producer : Julian Biggs
- Editor : David Mayerovitch
- Cast : Guy Provost,Denise Provost,Jean-Louis Paris,Yvon Dufour,Jean Duceppe,Pierre Boucher,Jean Lajeunesse,Jean Gascon,Mia Riddez-Morisset,Louis Tuverne
Cast
Louis-Joseph Papineau
Henriette Marett Bedard
Elzear Bedard
James Finley
Louis Bourdages
Louis Hippolyte Lafontaine
Robert Rodier
Lord Aylmer
Madame LaRue
Messenger
Facts
Original TitleLouis-Joseph Papineau - Le demi-dieu
Status Released
Release Information
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1961-01-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 25m
Homepagehttps://www.nfb.ca/film/louis_joseph_papineau_demi_god/
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
