Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine (movie)

Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine (movie)

  • Production country: Canada
  • Producer: Pierre Patry
  • Production companies: ONF | NFB
  • Genre: History
  • Release date: 1/1/1962
  • Run time: 28 min.

Movie description

This short film offers a glimpse into the life of Louis Hippolyte Lafontaine, the Chief Justice who died prematurely but left French Canada a legacy of political freedom. Shot entirely in Montreal, the film begins on the day of his death, and flashes back to tense moments throughout his life. French with English subtitles.

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Jean Coutu

Jean Coutu

Role(s): Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine

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Len Birman

Len Birman

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Jean Gascon

Jean Gascon

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