The Death of a Lumberjack
Originally released in 1973. The Death of a Lumberjack is a drama film. directed by Gilles Carle.
Starring Carole Laure, Willie Lamothe, and Daniel Pilon
Synopsis
This meditative French-Canadian film tells the story of a young woman's search for the father she has never known. Marie Chapdelaine (Carole Laure) grew up in a remote area of Quebec without ever knowing her father, a lumberjack. She moves to Montreal, settles in there with a job as a topless dancer and begins her search for him. Eventually, with the help of his former mistress, they find the lumber camp he was working in, only to discover that he was killed in a labor dispute.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 25, 1973
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Budget
$250K
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Carole Laure
as Marie Chapdeleine
Willie Lamothe
as Armand St. Amour
Daniel Pilon
as François Paradis
Pauline Julien
as Charlotte Juillet
Marcel Sabourin
as Ti-Noir L'Esperance
Denise Filiatrault
as Blanche Bellefeuille
Jacques Gagnon
Roger Le Bel
as Paper employee union archivist
Ernest Guimond
as Wilfred
Jacques Bouchard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $250,000
Production Companies
- Cinévision
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Death of a Lumberjack about?
This meditative French-Canadian film tells the story of a young woman's search for the father she has never known. Marie Chapdelaine (Carole Laure) grew up in a remote area of Quebec without ever k...
Who directed The Death of a Lumberjack?
The Death of a Lumberjack was directed by Gilles Carle.
How long is The Death of a Lumberjack?
The Death of a Lumberjack has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Death of a Lumberjack released?
The Death of a Lumberjack was released on January 25, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Death of a Lumberjack?
The main cast of The Death of a Lumberjack includes Carole Laure, Willie Lamothe, Daniel Pilon, Pauline Julien, Marcel Sabourin.