Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine

Name: Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine
Director: Pierre Patry
Genre: History
Released: 1962-01-01
Duration: 28 min
Rating: 9
Cast: Jean Coutu, Len Birman, Jean Gascon

HDIMDB: 9.0

Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine (1962) is a history directed by Pierre Patry rated 9.0/10.

This short film offers a glimpse into the life of Louis Hippolyte Lafontaine, the Chief Justice who died prematurely but left French Canada a legacy of political freedom. Shot entirely in Montreal, the film begins on the day of his death, and flashes back to tense moments throughout his life. French with English subtitles.

Released: 1962-01-01

Duration: 0h 28m

Genre: History

Country: Canada

Director: Pierre Patry

Writer: Lise Lavallée, Pierre Patry

Cast: Jean Coutu, Len Birman, Jean Gascon

Production: ONF | NFB