The Death of a Lumberjack(1973)
La mort d'un bûcheron
The Death of a Lumberjack Synopsis
This meditative French-Canadian film tells the story of a young woman's search for the father she has never known. Marie Chapdelaine (Carole Laure) grew up in a remote area of Quebec without ever knowing her father, a lumberjack. She moves to Montreal, settles in there with a job as a topless dancer and begins her search for him. Eventually, with the help of his former mistress, they find the lumber camp he was working in, only to discover that he was killed in a labor dispute.
The Death of a Lumberjack (1973) is a drama film directed by Gilles Carle, released on January 25, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Carole Laure, Willie Lamothe, Daniel Pilon and Pauline Julien. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Gilles Carle
- Writers:
- Arthur Lamothe, Gilles Carle
- Cinematographer:
- René Verzier
- Composer:
- Willie Lamothe
- Production:
- Cinévision
- Budget:
- $250,000
- Status:
- Released
The Death of a Lumberjack (1973) Trailer
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The Death of a Lumberjack Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carole Laure
as Marie Chapdeleine
Willie Lamothe
as Armand St. Amour
Daniel Pilon
as François Paradis
Pauline Julien
as Charlotte Juillet
Marcel Sabourin
as Ti-Noir L'Esperance
Denise Filiatrault
as Blanche Bellefeuille
Jacques Gagnon
Roger Le Bel
as Paper employee union archivist
Ernest Guimond
as Wilfred
- Jacques Bouchard
Jacques Bouchard
- Yvonne Diabo
Yvonne Diabo
J. Léo Gagnon
Key crew
Directed by Gilles Carle, written by Arthur Lamothe and Gilles Carle.
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The Death of a Lumberjack Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Death of a Lumberjack – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Death of a Lumberjack online?
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The Death of a Lumberjack (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Death of a Lumberjack?
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The main cast of The Death of a Lumberjack (1973) includes Carole Laure, Willie Lamothe, Daniel Pilon, Pauline Julien and Marcel Sabourin. The film was directed by Gilles Carle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Death of a Lumberjack released?
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The Death of a Lumberjack was released on January 25, 1973 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Death of a Lumberjack worth watching?
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The Death of a Lumberjack (1973) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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