Duplessis
Series Overview
Duplessis was a historical television series in Quebec, Canada, that aired in 1978. It tells the story of Maurice Duplessis, the controversial premier of Quebec from 1936 to 1939 and 1944 to 1959. It is one of the most famous mini-series in Quebec television history. The series was written by Oscar-winning film director Denys Arcand, and based in large part on Conrad Black's popular biography. The series contains 7 episodes, each one containing a different historic moment in Duplessis's life and path into power. Duplessis is portrayed by Jean Lapointe. It is distributed by Radio-Canada and is available on DVD.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
1978 – 1978
Premiered: Wed, Feb 8, 1978
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Episode 7”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Blandford
Denys Arcand
Department Leadership Roster
Denys Arcand
Writer
Mark Blandford
Director
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What is Duplessis about?
Duplessis was a historical television series in Quebec, Canada, that aired in 1978. It tells the story of Maurice Duplessis, the controversial premier of Quebec from 1936 to 1939 and 1944 to 1959. It is one of the most famous mini-series in Quebec television history. The series was written by Oscar-winning film director Denys Arcand, and based in large part on Conrad Black's popular biography. The series contains 7 episodes, each one containing a different historic moment in Duplessis's life and path into power. Duplessis is portrayed by Jean Lapointe. It is distributed by Radio-Canada and is available on DVD.
How many seasons does Duplessis have?
Duplessis comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Duplessis?
Key cast members in Duplessis include Jean Lapointe.
Who created or directed Duplessis?
Duplessis was developed and directed by Mark Blandford.