Once Upon a Time in the East
Il était une fois dans l'Est
Synopsis
Two women and a transvestite gay man cross paths in this French Canadian drama. The transvestite is preparing for a drag-queen beauty pageant, and has decided to present himself as Cleopatra. Of the two women, one was just fired from her waitressing job and seeks to go back to work at the nightclub where the beauty pageant is to be held. The other woman's mother has just won one million food stamps.
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Denise Filiatrault
Hélène
Michelle Rossignol
Pierrette
Frédérique Collin
Lise Paquette
Sophie Clément
Carmen
André Montmorency
Sandra
Amulette Garneau
Bec de lièvre
Denis Drouin
Maurice
Jean Archambault
Hosanna
Gilles Renaud
Cuirette
Claude Gai
La Duchesse de Langeais
Manda Parent
Germaine Lauzon
Béatrice Picard
Robertine
Rita Lafontaine
Manon
Mireille Rochon
Linda Lauzon
Johnny Pothitos
Le P'tit
Jean-Pierre Bergeron
L'homme de ménage
Mario Angers
Belinda Ice
Patrick Peuvion
Henri
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Brassard
- Screenplay & Story
- André Brassard, Michel Tremblay
- Original Score
- Jacques Perron
- Original Title
- Il était une fois dans l'Est
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie, Les Productions Carle-Lamy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Brassard
André Brassard, Michel Tremblay
Jacques Perron
Paul Van der Linden
Pierre Lamy
Department Leadership Roster
André Brassard
Writer
André Brassard
Director
Pierre Lamy
Producer
Michel Tremblay
Writer
Paul Van der Linden
Director of Photography
Jacques Perron
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in the East
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Time in the East about?
Two women and a transvestite gay man cross paths in this French Canadian drama. The transvestite is preparing for a drag-queen beauty pageant, and has decided to present himself as Cleopatra. Of the two women, one was just fired from her waitressing job and seeks to go back to work at the nightclub where the beauty pageant is to be held. The other woman's mother has just won one million food stamps.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in the East?
Once Upon a Time in the East was directed by André Brassard.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the East?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in the East includes Denise Filiatrault, Michelle Rossignol, Frédérique Collin, Sophie Clément, André Montmorency.
When was Once Upon a Time in the East released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in the East was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in the East?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in the East was composed by Jacques Perron.