The Rocket traces the meteoric rise of hockey legend Maurice Richard (Dupuis), from his humble beginnings as a Montreal machinist during the Depression to star of the Canadiens and the greatest scorer in hockey.
But this is much more than a sports movie. Director Binamé frames the story in a cultural context: It isn’t until Richard, a man of few words, begins to speak his mind about the inequalities and prejudice directed toward French Canadians that he finds his voice.
Many feel that the riots caused by Richard’s suspension in 1955 were the spark that fuelled the Quiet Revolution in Quebec. This hockey blockbuster is chock-full of heart and history.
The Rocket was nominated for 13 Genie Awards and won nine.
CastRoy Dupuis, Julie Le Breton, Stephen McHattie, Patrice Robitaille
Ratings by Province or Territory
PG
Alberta
PG
British Columbia
PG
Manitoba
PG
New Brunswick
NR
Newfoundland and Labrador
PG
Nova Scotia
PG
Northwest Territories
PG
Nunavut
PG
Ontario
PG
Prince Edward Island
G
Québec
PG
Saskatchewan
NR
Yukon
Event Primary Language
French
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