Such a Simple Game (1964)
This short 1964 documentary depicts the national sport of French Canadians: hockey. Seen "from the inside" this seemingly simple game turns out to be not so simple. Hockey is dream of mythic proportions that mirrors the aspirations of an entire people. Its heroes are national figures. At the Montreal Forum, there is total symbiosis between the crowd and the Habs. In 1955, idol Maurice Richard is suspended for striking a referee. The people take to the streets in unison and the riots begin... - NFB
Director: Gilles Groulx
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1964
Cast
- Henri Richard - self
- Bernard 'Boom Boom' Geoffrion - self
- Jean-Guy Talbot - self
- Gilles Tremblay - self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jean-Claude Labrecque, Guy Borremans
Editing: Gilles Groulx
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: fr
Keywords
ice hockey
More Films by Director: Gilles Groulx
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Such a Simple Game about?
- This short 1964 documentary depicts the national sport of French Canadians: hockey. Seen "from the inside" this seemingly simple game turns out to be not so simple. Hockey is dream of mythic proportions that mirrors the aspirations of an entire people. Its heroes are national figures. At the Montreal Forum, there is total symbiosis between the crowd and the Habs. In 1955, idol Maurice Richard is suspended for striking a referee. The people take to the streets in unison and the riots begin... - NFB
- Who directed Such a Simple Game?
- Such a Simple Game was directed by Gilles Groulx.
- Who stars in Such a Simple Game?
- Such a Simple Game stars Henri Richard, Bernard 'Boom Boom' Geoffrion, Jean-Guy Talbot, Gilles Tremblay.
- How long is Such a Simple Game?
- Such a Simple Game has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Such a Simple Game?
- Such a Simple Game is a Documentary film.
- Where was Such a Simple Game produced?
- Such a Simple Game was produced in Canada.