The Dionne Quintuplets
Originally released in 1978. The Dionne Quintuplets is a documentary film. directed by Donald Brittain.
Starring Annette Dionne, Cécile Dionne, and Émilie Dionne
Synopsis
In 1934, Elzire Dionne delivered five identical girls. The Dionne Quintuplets follows Cecile, Emilie, Marie, Yvonne and Annette through twenty-one years of strange upbringing. When the girls were just infants, the premier of Ontario issued a court order removing them from parental care. Cut off from the world and their family, over-publicized, viewed twice daily in a special viewing compound, they grew up as prize exhibits. Director Donald Brittain uses old newsreel footage, home-movie sequences and interviews to depict a historic event that became a tragic exploitation of a family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 19, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBC
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dionne Quintuplets about?
In 1934, Elzire Dionne delivered five identical girls. The Dionne Quintuplets follows Cecile, Emilie, Marie, Yvonne and Annette through twenty-one years of strange upbringing. When the girls were j...
Who directed The Dionne Quintuplets?
The Dionne Quintuplets was directed by Donald Brittain.
How long is The Dionne Quintuplets?
The Dionne Quintuplets has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Dionne Quintuplets released?
The Dionne Quintuplets was released on November 19, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dionne Quintuplets?
The main cast of The Dionne Quintuplets includes Annette Dionne, Cécile Dionne, Émilie Dionne, Marie Dionne, Yvonne Dionne.