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The Wise Guys

The Wise Guys

1972 1h 26mDramaCrime

In this French Canadian film, when the provincial government tries to move two young farmers from their land to make way for development, the two fight back, accidentally killing a policeman and becoming outlaws in the process.

3.3/5

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In this French Canadian film, when the provincial government tries to move two young farmers from their land to make way for development, the two fight back, accidentally killing a policeman and becoming outlaws in the process.

Behind it

Jean-Claude LabrecqueJean-Claude LabrecqueDirectorLise NoiseuxScreenplayClément PerronClément PerronScreenplayJacques PerronComposerGuy DufauxGuy DufauxCinematography

Cast

Daniel PilonDaniel Pilon
Donald PilonDonald Pilon
Louise LaparéLouise Laparé
Marcel Martel
Marcel SabourinMarcel Sabourin
Pierre DagenaisPierre Dagenais
Colette Courtois
Paul DesmarteauxPaul Desmarteaux
Denis André
Gaétan Lafrance
Bernard Assiniwi
Jean Perraud
Marc Mathieu
Lucie Mathieu
Jean Brisson
Charles Fournier
Marcel Fournier
Réal Fournier

Director

Jean-Claude Labrecque

Writers

Jean-Claude Labrecque, Lise Noiseux, Clément Perron

Release date

20 Mar 1972

Runtime

1h 26m

Language

French

Country

Canada

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