Taureau

Taureau

Taureau

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Taureau

1973

1h 38m

4.5(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

A family that does not conform to the social norms of a small village must suffer the intolerance of the other villagers when the mentally-challenged son falls in love with the schoolteacher.

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Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Cast & Crew

18 members

Acting

Monique Lepage

La Gilbert

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Directing

André Melançon

Taureau

André Melançon

Acting

Michèle Magny

Denise Beaudoin

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Louise Portal

Gigi Gilbert

Louise Portal

Acting

Marcel Sabourin

Serge Beaudoin

Marcel Sabourin

Acting

Amulette Garneau

Mme Beaudoin

Amulette Garneau

Acting

Béatrice Picard

Mme Larivee

Béatrice Picard

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Yvon Thiboutot

Denis Corriveau

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André Cartier

Niaiseux

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Yvan Canuel

Henri Larivee

Yvan Canuel

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Jacques Bilodeau

Ti-beu

Jacques Bilodeau

Acting

Marguerite Lemir

Unknown Role

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Denis Drouin

Unknown Role

Denis Drouin

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Anne Létourneau

Unknown Role

Anne Létourneau

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Marthe Mercure

Unknown Role

Marthe Mercure

Acting

Edgar Fruitier

Unknown Role

Edgar Fruitier

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Bonfield Marcoux

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Pat Gagnon

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