The Rocket
Originally released in 2005. The Rocket is a drama film. directed by Charles Binamé. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Roy Dupuis, Julie Le Breton, and Stephen McHattie
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (49 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
0.3x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roy Dupuis
as Maurice Richard
Julie Le Breton
as Lucille Richard
Stephen McHattie
as Dick Irvin
Michel Barrette
as Père Norchet
Rémy Girard
as Tony Bergeron
Tony Calabretta
as Frank Selke
Philip Craig
as Tommy Gorman
Paul Doucet
as Camil Desroches
Sean Avery
as Bob Dill
Pascal Dupuis
as Milt Schmidt
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,019,009
Production Companies
- Cinémaginaire
- Alliance Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rocket about?
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.
Who directed The Rocket?
The Rocket was directed by Charles Binamé.
How long is The Rocket?
The Rocket has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The Rocket released?
The Rocket was released on October 25, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rocket?
The main cast of The Rocket includes Roy Dupuis, Julie Le Breton, Stephen McHattie, Michel Barrette, Rémy Girard.