Canada / Jan 01, 1977
Rose's House (1977)
Directed by Clay Borris
58minruntime
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5.0/10
Plot
This NFB docu-drama takes an unvarnished look at life in a working-class boarding house. Based on the filmmaker's memories of his own mother's boarding house in Cabbagetown, Toronto, the story revolves around Rose and how she runs her establishment. With a household as full and varied as hers, domesticity clashes with disputes about bootlegging, violence, and stealing. Even authority isn't exempt: she does battle with a social worker over her son's theft of a bicycle. Rose is the queen of her castle, and delivers her own brand of justice.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| George Martell | Social Worker |
| Edmond Charest | Henry |
| Julia U. Borris | Secretary |
| Ed Uznanski | Boy with Bicycle |
| Clay Borris | Poker Player |
| Roy Gautreau | Poker Player |
| Michael Belley | Jean Luc |
| Darrin Maltais | Daniel |
| Jerry Borris | Factory worker |
| Therese Haley | Singer at party |
| Reno Maltais | Singer at party |
| Joyce Maltais | Singer at party |
| Alex Borris | Grandparent |
| Delima Borris | Grandparent |
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Rose's House |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ONF | NFB |
| Official site | nfb.ca |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1977 |
| Writer | Paulette Jiles, Clay Borris |
| Editing | John F. Phillips, Arla Saare, Clay Borris |
| Cinematography | John F. Phillips |
| Assistant directors | Clay Borris |
| Music | Willie Dunn |
| Sound | Willie Dunn |
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