Such a Simple Game

Such a Simple Game

1964
28m
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Overview

This short 1964 documentary depicts the national sport of French Canadians: hockey. Seen "from the inside" this seemingly simple game turns out to be not so simple. Hockey is dream of mythic proportions that mirrors the aspirations of an entire people. Its heroes are national figures. At the Montreal Forum, there is total symbiosis between the crowd and the Habs. In 1955, idol Maurice Richard is suspended for striking a referee. The people take to the streets in unison and the riots begin... - NFB

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Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Production Countries
Canada

Keywords

ice hockey

Quick Facts

Original Title Un jeu si simple
Release Date January 1, 1964
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0057617
Website Visit Site

Cast

Henri Richard
Henri Richard

self

Bernard 'Boom Boom' Geoffrion
Bernard 'Boom Boom' Geoffrion

self

Jean-Guy Talbot
Jean-Guy Talbot

self

Gilles Tremblay
Gilles Tremblay

self

Key Crew

Gilles Groulx
Director
Jacques Bobet
Producer
Marcel Dubé
Writer