A Danger to Society
| A Danger to Society | |
|---|---|
| French | Danger pour la société |
| Directed by | Jean Martimbeau |
| Written by | Jean Martimbeau |
| Produced by | Jean Martimbeau |
| Starring | Paolo Noël Rita Bibeau Carole Lemaire |
| Cinematography | Théo Egsleder Ros. Roworski |
| Edited by | Manon Chrétien Marie-Hélène Guillemin Jean Martimbeau |
| Music by | Pierre Boisvert Niko |
| Distributed by | France Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 65 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
A Danger to Society (French: Danger pour la société) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Jean Martimbeau and released in 1970.[1] The film stars Paolo Noël as Rosaire, a man who is trying to live life on the straight and narrow after spending time in prison, but is being tempted back toward a life of crime after finding his ability to support himself and his family complicated by social prejudices against reformed criminals.[2]
The cast also includes Rita Bibeau as Rosaire's wife Hélène and Carole Lemaire as his daughter Nicole, as well as Rolland d'Amour, Claudette Delorimier and Jacques Bilodeau in supporting roles.[2]
The film was shot in 1969, and released to theatres in January 1970.[2]
The film was entered into competition at the 22nd Canadian Film Awards.[3]
References
- ^ Gerald Pratley, A Century of Canadian Cinema. Lynx Images, 2003. ISBN 1-894073-21-5. p. 54.
- ^ a b c Charles-Henri Ramond, "Danger pour la société – Film de Jean Martimbeau". Films du Québec, January 14, 2009.
- ^ Betty Lee, "Fourteen films in the running for Etrog's golden approval". The Globe and Mail, September 19, 1970.
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