The Point(1978)
The Point Synopsis
This documentary is a portrait of Point St. Charles, one of Montreal’s notoriously bleak neighbourhoods. Many of the residents are English-speaking and of Irish origin; many of them are also on welfare. Considered to be one of the toughest districts in all of Canada, Point St. Charles is poor in terms of community facilities, but still full of rich contrasts and high spirits – that is, most of the time.
The Point (1978) is a documentary film directed by Robert A. Duncan, released on June 10, 1978 with a runtime of 48m. It stars Budd Knapp. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert A. Duncan
- Writers:
- Robert A. Duncan
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
The Point Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Robert A. Duncan, written by Robert A. Duncan.
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The Point Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Point – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Point?
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The main cast of The Point (1978) includes Budd Knapp. The film was directed by Robert A. Duncan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Point released?
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The Point was released on June 10, 1978 and runs for 48m.
Is The Point worth watching?
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The Point (1978) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.