The Dionne Quintuplets(1978)
The Dionne Quintuplets 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.
The Dionne Quintuplets (1978) is a documentary film directed by Donald Brittain, released on November 19, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Annette Dionne, Cécile Dionne, Émilie Dionne and Marie Dionne. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Donald Brittain
- Production:
- CBC, ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
The Dionne Quintuplets Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Annette Dionne
Annette Dionne
as Self (Archive Footage)
- Cécile Dionne
Cécile Dionne
as Self (Archive Footage)
- Émilie Dionne
Émilie Dionne
as Self (Archive Footage)
- Marie Dionne
Marie Dionne
as Self (Archive Footage)
- Yvonne Dionne
Yvonne Dionne
as Self (Archive Footage)
Pierre Berton
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Donald Brittain.
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The Dionne Quintuplets Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Dionne Quintuplets – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Dionne Quintuplets?
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The main cast of The Dionne Quintuplets (1978) includes Annette Dionne, Cécile Dionne, Émilie Dionne, Marie Dionne and Yvonne Dionne. The film was directed by Donald Brittain. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dionne Quintuplets released?
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The Dionne Quintuplets was released on November 19, 1978 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Dionne Quintuplets worth watching?
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The Dionne Quintuplets (1978) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.