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The Rocket

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The story of Quebec's most beloved hockey player, Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, focusing on the struggles of a French Canadian in the National Hockey League dominated by Anglophones.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2005-10-25

Runtime: 124 mins

Director: Charles Binamé

Writer: Ken Scott

Spoken language: English, Français

Genres: Drama

Original title: The Rocket

Production Companies: Cinémaginaire, Alliance Films

Production Countries: Canada

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