Un zoo la nuit
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| Un zoo la nuit | |
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| Directed by | Jean-Claude Lauzon |
| Produced by | Roger Frappier Pierre Gendron |
| Written by | Jean-Claude Lauzon |
| Music by | Jean Corriveau |
| Cinematography | Guy Dufaux |
| Editing by | Michel Arcand |
| Release date(s) | 1987 |
| Running time | 115 min |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
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Un zoo la nuit (English title Night Zoo) is a 1987 Canadian film directed by Jean-Claude Lauzon. The drama made its debut at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. Back in Canada, it would win a record-setting 13 Genie Awards.
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[edit] Synopsis
The story follows Marcel, a convict who is released from prison. He reconciles with his dying father and goes on a fishing and hunting trip with him. Marcel is also trying to retrieve a hidden sum of money he had before his jail sentence, while trying to stay ahead of two corrupt policemen.
[edit] Cast
- Gilles Maheu, Marcel
- Roger Lebel, Albert
- Corrado Mastropasqua, Tony
- Lorne Brass, George
- Germain Houde, Charlie
- Jerry Snell, American
- Lynne Adams, Julie
- Anna-Maria Giannotti, Angelica
- Nereo Lorenzi, Pepe
- Nicolas Clarizio, workman
- Vincent Ierfino, workman
- Amulette Garneau, Yvonne
- Luc Proulx, cook
- Jean-Pierre Saulnier, entry guard
- Jean Pierre Bergeron, prison guard
[edit] Awards
- 1987: best film at Flanders International Film Festival Ghent
- 1987: best Canadian film, Montreal Film Festival
- 1987: FIPRESCI prize at Toronto International Film Festival
- 1988: 9th Genie Awards - winner in 13 categories
[edit] See also
- Films that have been considered the greatest ever (Canadian films)
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