Canada / Nov 29, 1996 / 14A
Poverty and Other Delights (1996)
Directed by Denys Arcand
1h 29minruntime
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Plot
Marcel and Joseph are tireless walkers. Their itinerary is an invitation to discover improbable places and fascinating people. Everlastingly looking for Stanley, Marcel’s only friend, they meet an unlikely crowd of extravagant characters. Each has a story to tell, his hope to share.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| René Pothier | L'homme à la tuque |
| Luc Senay | Le fou répétitif |
| Richard Fréchette | Le gérant du cinéma |
| Mark Camacho | Le gardien de la gare |
| Josée Beaulieu | La folle du métro |
| René Richard Cyr | Roland-aux-culottes |
| Ellen David | Pénitente de l'Oratoire |
| Dawn Ford | Pénitente de l'Oratoire |
| Annie Juneau | La fille d'Amsterdam |
| Chantal Baril | Germaine |
| François Dompierre | L'organiste |
| Mario Jean | Le barman |
| Bernard Gosselin | Le vieil homme au chat |
| Emmanuel Bilodeau | Le fou au crucifix |
| Roger Blay | L'avocat |
| Pierrette Robitaille | La soeur de Marcel |
| René Caron | L'ivrogne du dépanneur |
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| Danielle Fichaud | La mère de Juliette |
| Louise Laparé | Juliette |
| Jean-Claude Germain | Le père Noël |
| Claude Laroche | Léo |
| Hervé Doucet | Showtime |
| Jacqueline Barrette | La mère de Joseph |
| Guy-Daniel Tremblay | Le policier du métro |
| Claude Michaud | Travailleur des égouts #1 (uncredited) |
| Réal Bossé | Travailleur des égouts #2 (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Joyeux Calvaire |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Cinémaginaire |
| Release date | 29 novembre 1996 |
| Writer | Claire Richard |
| Cinematography | Guy Dufaux |
| Assistant directors | Denys Arcand |
| Camera operators | Guy Dufaux |
| Additional photography | Guy Dufaux |
| Music | Yves Laferrière |
| Sound | Yves Laferrière |
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