Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves
Louis 19, le roi des ondes
“From couch potato to TV STAR, all in the flick of a switch”
Synopsis
Louis Jobin is an ordinary young man from Montreal who sells televisions at an electronics store. He wins a contest sponsored by the local cable company in which the first prize is that he'll be followed non-stop by a camera crew, with the footage broadcast live on Channel 19. Unfortunately, his ordinary life is so ordinary, despite the best efforts of his starstruck mother, that the producers attempt to spice things up behind his back.
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Martin Drainville
Louis Jobin
Agathe de La Fontaine
Julie Leduc
Dominique Michel
Aline Jobin
Chantal Fontaine
Reporter
Gilbert Lachance
Remi
Patricia Tulasne
Charlotte Dubreuil
Yves Jacques
Michel Gobeil
Claude Gagnon
Normand Lévesque
Fonctionnaire fumeur
Joël Legendre
Cameraman-zélé
Jean L'Italien
Roger
Alexandra Boulianne
Chanteuse de la Chorale
Mireille Thibault
Chanteuse de la chorale
Marcella Seguel
Marie-Laurence Despins
Stéphanie Laplante
Scripte t.v.
Pierre Paquin
Réalisateur t.v.
Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge
Technicien à la régie
Isabelle Rosa
Technicienne de la régie (as Ysabelle Rosa)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Stockholm International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Poulette
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Poulette, Émile Gaudreault, Sylvie-Katherine Bouchard, Michel Michaud
- Original Score
- Jean-Marie Benoît
- Original Title
- Louis 19, le roi des ondes
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Malofilm Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Poulette
Michel Poulette, Émile Gaudreault, Sylvie-Katherine Bouchard, Michel Michaud
Jean-Marie Benoît
Daniel Jobin
Richard Sadler
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Poulette
Director
Michel Poulette
Writer
Daniel Jobin
Director of Photography
Jean-Marie Benoît
Original Music Composer
Émile Gaudreault
Writer
Sylvie-Katherine Bouchard
Writer
Michel Michaud
Writer
Richard Sadler
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves about?
Louis Jobin is an ordinary young man from Montreal who sells televisions at an electronics store. He wins a contest sponsored by the local cable company in which the first prize is that he'll be followed non-stop by a camera crew, with the footage broadcast live on Channel 19. Unfortunately, his ordinary life is so ordinary, despite the best efforts of his starstruck mother, that the producers attempt to spice things up behind his back.
Who directed Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves?
Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves was directed by Michel Poulette.
Who stars in Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves?
The principal cast of Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves includes Martin Drainville, Agathe de La Fontaine, Dominique Michel, Chantal Fontaine, Gilbert Lachance.
When was Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves released and how long is it?
Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves make at the box office?
Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Louis the 19th, King of the Airwaves was composed by Jean-Marie Benoît.