Movie·1996·1h 29m
Poverty and Other Delights
Directed By
Denys Arcand
Country
Canada
Language
French
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The Story
Original title: Joyeux Calvaire
Marcel and Joseph are tireless walkers. Their itinerary is an invitation to discover improbable places and fascinating people. Everlastingly looking for Stanley, Marcel’s only friend, they meet an unlikely crowd of extravagant characters. Each has a story to tell, his hope to share.
Written By
Claire Richard
Cinematography
Guy Dufaux
Music
Yves Laferrière
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Lorne Brass
Stanley
Gaston Lepage
Marcel
Benoît Brière
Joseph
André Melançon
Armand
Patrice Dubois
Son petit chien
Jean-Louis Martin
Lupien
Norman Helms
Le concierge
René Pothier
L'homme à la tuque
Luc Senay
Le fou répétitif
Richard Fréchette
Le gérant du cinéma
Mark Camacho
Le gardien de la gare
Josée Beaulieu
La folle du métro
René Richard Cyr
Roland-aux-culottes
Ellen David
Pénitente de l'Oratoire
Dawn Ford
Pénitente de l'Oratoire
Annie Juneau
La fille d'Amsterdam
Chantal Baril
Germaine
François Dompierre
L'organiste
// crew
Crew
Denys Arcand
Director
Guy Dufaux
Director of Photography
Yves Laferrière
Original Music Composer
Claire Richard
Writer
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