Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine
Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine

Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine

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.

Genre: History

Director: Pierre Patry

Cast: Jean Coutu, Len Birman, Jean Gascon

Country: Canada

Quality: HD

Runtime: 28 min.

Release: 1962

IMDb: 6/10