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7.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19881h 40mCanada

Malarek

Synopsis

Malarek is a film directed by Roger Cardinal in 1989. Ex-juvenile offender Victor Malarek catches a break when he's hired as a cub reporter for the Montreal Star. After witnessing a cop murder a street kid, Malarek dedicates himself to exposing corruption in the social welfare system.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 16, 1988

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Roger Cardinal
Screenplay & Story
Avrum Jacobson
Original Score
Alexandre Stanke
Original Title
Malarek
Country of Origin
Canada
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Roger Cardinal

Screenplay & Story

Avrum Jacobson, Victor Malarek

Original Score & Music

Alexandre Stanke

Director of Photography

Karol Ike

Film Editing

Yves Langlois

Producers

Robin Spry, Neil J.P. Leger, Paul E. Painter, Jamie Brown

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Victor Malarek

Department Leadership Roster

Robin Spry

Robin Spry

Producer

Karol Ike

Director of Photography

Alexandre Stanke

Original Music Composer

Avrum Jacobson

Screenplay

Jamie Brown

Jamie Brown

Producer

Yves Langlois

Editor

Roger Cardinal

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Malarek.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malarek

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Malarek about?

Malarek is a film directed by Roger Cardinal in 1989. Ex-juvenile offender Victor Malarek catches a break when he's hired as a cub reporter for the Montreal Star. After witnessing a cop murder a street kid, Malarek dedicates himself to exposing corruption in the social welfare system.

Who directed Malarek?

Malarek was directed by Roger Cardinal.

Who stars in Malarek?

The principal cast of Malarek includes Elias Koteas, Kerrie Keane, Al Waxman, Daniel Pilon, Michael Sarrazin.

When was Malarek released and how long is it?

Malarek was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for Malarek?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Malarek was composed by Alexandre Stanke.

Is Malarek based on a book or true story?

Malarek is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Victor Malarek".