This was a decent movie about NHL's most famous hockey player back in the 40's & 50's.
Hubert Dany, Julie LeBreton, Larry Day
This bio-drama centers around Quebec's most famous hockey player, Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, and focuses on the famous 1955 riot in the Forum.
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January 14, 2008
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May 13, 2007
Dupuis is my favourite Montreal-based actor. Best delivery, in both French & English. Maurice Richard is someone all Canadian hear of, although most people are unaware of his contributions to the game.
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March 14, 2009
I'm not a hockey fan by any means but thanks to my French 1 class I've become much more knowledgeable on "The Rocket" and I really enjoyed doing so.
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April 20, 2008
Wonderful biographical drama of Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice Richard chronicling his rise in the NHL from humble working class machinist in the 1930's to Montreal icon in the 1950's. The film features great old school hockey action and the struggle between not only class but...( read more)
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February 13, 2008
If I were a hockey fan I might see this asa Richard is a legend among hockey fans. But I'm not a fan.
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February 10, 2008
Fantastic bio film of one of Canada's greatest athletes. A must for any true, knowledgeable hockey fan.
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