La piastre
Originally released in 1976. La piastre is a drama film. directed by Alain Chartrand. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pierre Thériault, Claude Gauthier, and Michèle Magny
Synopsis
Robert decides to drop everything and go back to his homeland, accompanied by his daughter and a couple of friends.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Budget
$97.2K
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pierre Thériault
as Robert Tremblay
Claude Gauthier
as Claude, Robert's friend
Michèle Magny
as Monique, Claude's wife
Rachel Cailhier
as Huguette Tremblay, Robert's sister
Paule Baillargeon
as Mireille, Robert's mistress
Patricia Nolin
as Madeleine Tremblay
Larissa Bhéreur
as Catherine Tremblay
J. Léo Gagnon
as Rosaire Tremblay, the father
Madeleine Sicotte
as Berthe Tremblay, the mother
Gilles Renaud
as Philippe Tremblay, Robert's brother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $97,180
Production Companies
- Société de Développement de l'Industrie Cinématographique Canadienne
- ACPAV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La piastre about?
Robert decides to drop everything and go back to his homeland, accompanied by his daughter and a couple of friends.
Who directed La piastre?
La piastre was directed by Alain Chartrand.
How long is La piastre?
La piastre has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was La piastre released?
La piastre was released on April 30, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La piastre?
The main cast of La piastre includes Pierre Thériault, Claude Gauthier, Michèle Magny, Rachel Cailhier, Paule Baillargeon.