Such a Simple Game
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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
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Gilles Groulx Director · Marcel Dubé Writer Jean-Claude Labrecque Cinematographer
First release January 1, 1964 · Produced in Canada · Original title Un jeu si simple
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ONF | NFB
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Canada
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Original title
Un jeu si simple
Original language
French
Release dates
Canada · January 1, 1964
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No release date listed for United States.
Canada
March 15, 2010 · Physical · Maurice Richard, une légende et son sport
Poland
June 1, 1966 · Cracow Film Festival
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