Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine

Name: Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine
Director: Pierre Patry
Genre: History
Released: 1962-01-01
Cast: Jean Coutu, Len Birman, Jean Gascon

Original title: Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine

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Synopsis

This short film offers a glimpse into the life of Louis Hippolyte Lafontaine, the Chief Justice who died prematurely but left French Canada a legacy of political freedom. Shot entirely in Montreal, the film begins on the day of his death, and flashes back to tense moments throughout his life. French with English subtitles.