Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot (2000)

Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot (2000) poster

In 1955, as a hotly contested hockey season was coming to an end, the star of the Montreal Canadiens, Maurice "the Rocket" Richard, was suspended for attacking an opponent with a stick and hitting a referee by then president of the NHL Clarence Campbell. This set off a huge riot in the streets of Montreal. The documentary claims, unconvincingly, that this event added to the sparks of the political revolution in Quebec that led to the rise of the separatist movement.

Director: Brian McKenna
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Alfonso Peccia
Production: Galafilm, Barna-Alper Productions
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

quebec, ice hockey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot about?
In 1955, as a hotly contested hockey season was coming to an end, the star of the Montreal Canadiens, Maurice "the Rocket" Richard, was suspended for attacking an opponent with a stick and hitting a referee by then president of the NHL Clarence Campbell. This set off a huge riot in the streets of Montreal. The documentary claims, unconvincingly, that this event added to the sparks of the political revolution in Quebec that led to the rise of the separatist movement.
Who directed Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot?
Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot was directed by Brian McKenna.
Who stars in Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot?
Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot stars Dennis O'Connor, Yvon Roy, Paul Stewart, Christian Sbrocca, Alan Fawcett.
How long is Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot?
Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot?
Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot is a Documentary film.