The Cat in the Bag

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The Cat in the Bag

1964

1h 15m

5.7(11 votes)

Drama

Overview

A young journalist is unhappy with society and contemplates what he can do about it. Symbolizes the political coming of age of the people of Québec.

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9 members

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Claude Godbout

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Barbara Ulrich

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Manon Blain

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Véronique Vilbert

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Jean-Paul Bernier

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André Leblanc

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Paul-Marie Lapointe

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Jean V. Dufresne

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Pierre Maheu

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