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Poverty and Other Delights (1996)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 29M

Director : Denys Arcand

Synopsis

Marcel and Joseph are tireless walkers. Their itinerary is an invitation to discover improbable places and fascinating people. Everlastingly looking for Stanley, Marcel’s only friend, they meet an unlikely crowd of extravagant characters. Each has a story to tell, his hope to share.

Actors

Lorne Brass
Lorne Brass
Stanley
Gaston Lepage
Gaston Lepage
Marcel
Benoît Brière
Benoît Brière
Joseph
André Melançon
André Melançon
Armand
Patrice Dubois
Patrice Dubois
Son petit chien
Jean-Louis Martin
Jean-Louis Martin
Lupien
Norman Helms
Norman Helms
Le concierge
René Pothier
René Pothier
L'homme à la tuque
Luc Senay
Luc Senay
Le fou répétitif
Richard Fréchette
Richard Fréchette
Le gérant du cinéma
Mark Camacho
Mark Camacho
Le gardien de la gare
Josée Beaulieu
Josée Beaulieu
La folle du métro
René Richard Cyr
René Richard Cyr
Roland-aux-culottes
Ellen David
Ellen David
Pénitente de l'Oratoire
Dawn Ford
Dawn Ford
Pénitente de l'Oratoire

Crews

Denys Arcand
Denys Arcand
Director
Claire Richard
Claire Richard
Writer

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