Deaf to the City (1987)

Deaf to the City (1987) poster

The folks who populate the rundown hotel in this story have all come there from someplace which offered a modicum of hope. Gloria, who runs the place, earns most of her money as a stripper. She lives there with her two daughters and a son with an untreated brain tumor. Charlie, who is forever in and out of jail, is Gloria's sometime lover. A recent check-in is there hoping she can work up the courage to commit suicide, since her rich doctor husband ran off and left her. Another resident is Tim, who keeps company with his dog and his booze in equal measure. A schoolteacher comes by from time to time, hoping to do these people some good, but in choosing this lot to work with, she proves to be just as much of a loser as the rest of them.

Director: Mireille Dansereau
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ginette Bellavance
Cinematography: Michel Caron
Production: Téléfilm Canada, Societe du Cinema du Quebec Maison de Quatres Arts
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

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More Films by Director: Mireille Dansereau
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deaf to the City about?
The folks who populate the rundown hotel in this story have all come there from someplace which offered a modicum of hope. Gloria, who runs the place, earns most of her money as a stripper. She lives there with her two daughters and a son with an untreated brain tumor. Charlie, who is forever in and out of jail, is Gloria's sometime lover. A recent check-in is there hoping she can work up the courage to commit suicide, since her rich doctor husband ran off and left her. Another resident is Tim, who keeps company with his dog and his booze in equal measure. A schoolteacher comes by from time to time, hoping to do these people some good, but in choosing this lot to work with, she proves to be just as much of a loser as the rest of them.
Who directed Deaf to the City?
Deaf to the City was directed by Mireille Dansereau.
Who stars in Deaf to the City?
Deaf to the City stars Angèle Coutu, Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge, Sophie Léger, Han Masson, Béatrice Picard, Pierre Thériault.
How long is Deaf to the City?
Deaf to the City has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Deaf to the City?
Deaf to the City is a Drama film.
Where was Deaf to the City produced?
Deaf to the City was produced in Canada.