Once Upon a Time in the East (1974)
Two women and a transvestite gay man cross paths in this French Canadian drama. The transvestite is preparing for a drag-queen beauty pageant, and has decided to present himself as Cleopatra. Of the two women, one was just fired from her waitressing job and seeks to go back to work at the nightclub where the beauty pageant is to be held. The other woman's mother has just won one million food stamps.
Director: André Brassard
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: May 26, 1974
Cast
- Denise Filiatrault - Hélène
- Michelle Rossignol - Pierrette
- Frédérique Collin - Lise Paquette
- Sophie Clément - Carmen
- André Montmorency - Sandra
- Amulette Garneau - Bec de lièvre
- Denis Drouin - Maurice
- Jean Archambault - Hosanna
- Gilles Renaud - Cuirette
- Claude Gai - La Duchesse de Langeais
Screenplay
Music: Jacques Perron
Cinematography: Paul Van der Linden
Production: Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie, Les Productions Carle-Lamy
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
drag queen, transvestite, gay theme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Once Upon a Time in the East about?
- Two women and a transvestite gay man cross paths in this French Canadian drama. The transvestite is preparing for a drag-queen beauty pageant, and has decided to present himself as Cleopatra. Of the two women, one was just fired from her waitressing job and seeks to go back to work at the nightclub where the beauty pageant is to be held. The other woman's mother has just won one million food stamps.
- Who directed Once Upon a Time in the East?
- Once Upon a Time in the East was directed by André Brassard.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the East?
- Once Upon a Time in the East stars Denise Filiatrault, Michelle Rossignol, Frédérique Collin, Sophie Clément, André Montmorency, Amulette Garneau.
- How long is Once Upon a Time in the East?
- Once Upon a Time in the East has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Once Upon a Time in the East?
- Once Upon a Time in the East is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Once Upon a Time in the East produced?
- Once Upon a Time in the East was produced in Canada.