Octobre
Synopsis
A dramatization of the abduction and murder of a Quebec government minister by a cell of The Quebec Liberation Front. In October 1970, one group from the same organization kidnapped James Cross, the British Trade Commissioner in Montreal. A few days later, a second group kidnapped Pierre Laporte, a minister of the Liberal government. The film tells the story of this last terrorist cell which ended in the cold blooded murder of Laporte.
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Hugo Dubé
Le Gros
Luc Picard
Felquiste
Pierre Rivard
Felquiste
Denis Trudel
Felquiste
Serge Houde
Pierre Laporte
Maryse Ouellet
Pouilleuse
Julie Castonguay
Louise
Raymond Leriche
Marcel
Gilles Marsolais
Henri
Denise Gagnon
Serveuse
Richard Barrette
Client
Yves Trudel
Ti-Casse
Yvel Champagne
Femme d'Henri
Jules Falardeau
Jules
Jean Falardeau
Livreur B.B.Q.
Hélène Falardeau
La petite Hélène
Guy Boutet
Père ouvrier
Hugolin Chevrette
Neveu
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Falardeau
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Simard, Pierre Falardeau
- Original Score
- Richard Grégoire
- Original Title
- Octobre
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Falardeau
Francis Simard, Pierre Falardeau
Richard Grégoire
Alain Dostie
Michel Arcand
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Falardeau
Director
Alain Dostie
Director of Photography
Michel Arcand
Editor
Richard Grégoire
Original Music Composer
Pierre Falardeau
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Octobre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Octobre about?
A dramatization of the abduction and murder of a Quebec government minister by a cell of The Quebec Liberation Front. In October 1970, one group from the same organization kidnapped James Cross, the British Trade Commissioner in Montreal. A few days later, a second group kidnapped Pierre Laporte, a minister of the Liberal government. The film tells the story of this last terrorist cell which ended in the cold blooded murder of Laporte.
Who directed Octobre?
Octobre was directed by Pierre Falardeau.
Who stars in Octobre?
The principal cast of Octobre includes Hugo Dubé, Luc Picard, Pierre Rivard, Denis Trudel, Serge Houde.
When was Octobre released and how long is it?
Octobre was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Octobre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Octobre was composed by Richard Grégoire.
Is Octobre based on a book or true story?
Octobre is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis Simard".