Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey(1987)
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A look at the life and work of Jack Kerouac.
Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey Synopsis
Part documentary, part drama, this film presents the life and work of Jack Kerouac, an American writer with Québec roots who became one of the most important spokesmen for his generation. Intercut with archival footage, photographs and interviews, this film takes apart the heroic myth and even returns to the childhood of the author whose life and work contributed greatly to the cultural, sexual and social revolution of the 1960s.
Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey (1987) is a drama and documentary film directed by Herménégilde Chiasson, released on March 1, 1987 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Albert Belzile, Bertholet Charron, Mance Émond and Carl Helmy. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Herménégilde Chiasson
- Producers:
- Éric Michel
- Cinematographer:
- Éric Michel
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Albert Belzile
Albert Belzile
- Bertholet Charron
Bertholet Charron
- Mance Émond
Mance Émond
- Carl Helmy
Carl Helmy
- Freddy Helmy
Freddy Helmy
Guy Nadon
- Clarence Poirier
Clarence Poirier
- Clarence Poirier
Clarence Poirier
Key crew
Directed by Herménégilde Chiasson, produced by Éric Michel.
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Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey?
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The main cast of Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey (1987) includes Albert Belzile, Bertholet Charron, Mance Émond, Carl Helmy and Freddy Helmy. The film was directed by Herménégilde Chiasson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey released?
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Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey was released on March 1, 1987 and runs for 55m.
Is Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey worth watching?
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Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey (1987) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.