Maurice Richard 2005

Synopsis:

In the late 1930s, a young machinist named Maurice Richard distinguished himself as a ice hockey player of preternatural talent. Although that was enough to get him into the Montreal Canadiens, his frequent injuries cost him the confidence of his team and the fans. In the face of these doubts, Richard eventually shows the kind of aggressive and skillful play that would make him one of the greatest players of all time as "The Rocket." However for all his success, Richard and his fellow French Canadians face constant discrimination in a league dominated by the English speaking. Although a man of few words, Richard begins to speak his own mind about the injustice which creates a organizational conflict that would culminate in his infamous 1955 season suspension that sparks an ethnic riot in protest. In the face of these challenges, Richard must decide who exactly is he playing for.

Directed by: Charles Binamé
Written by: Ken Scott
Release date: 2005-10-25
Runtime: 124 minutes
Cast:
Roy Dupuis
Roy Dupuis
Maurice Richard 
Julie Le Breton
Julie Le Breton
Lucille Richard 
Stephen McHattie
Stephen McHattie
Dick Irvin 
Michel Barrette
Michel Barrette
Père Norchet 
Rémy Girard
Rémy Girard
Tony Bergeron 
Tony Calabretta
Tony Calabretta
Frank Selke 
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Also known as:
  • The Rocket
  • The Rocket - Hockeylegenden
  • The Rocket: The Legend of Rocket Richard
  • Морис Ришар