Trudeau

"The Man, The Myth, The Movie"

2002 3h 27m EN

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8.2

BANGER

★8.2TMDB · 6

Drama

Synopsis

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This docu-drama spans fifteen turbulent years in the political and personal life of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of the most enigmatic and polarizing Prime Ministers in Canadian history. The film explores the many facets of his character and his vision for his country which has both inspired and frustrated Canadians.

“The Man, The Myth, The Movie”

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Cast

Colm Feore
Pierre Trudeau
Polly Shannon
Margaret Trudeau
Patrick McKenna
Duncan
Don McKellar
Greenbaum
Peter Outerbridge
Jim Coutts
Raymond Cloutier
Gérard Pelletier
Raymond Bouchard
Jean Marchand
Jean Marchand
Marc Lalonde

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jerry Ciccoritti
Writers: Wayne Grigsby
Languages: English, French
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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At 207 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, shot by Norayr Kasper. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Sandy Moore. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Colm Feore and Polly Shannon and Patrick McKenna carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The Man, The Myth, The Movie".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0299404 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jerry Ciccoritti directs. Norayr Kasper behind the camera. Sandy Moore scores. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English, French.

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Things worth knowing

1At 207 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 24 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
4Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, shot by Norayr Kasper. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Sandy Moore. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Colm Feore and Polly Shannon and Patrick McKenna carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The Man, The Myth, The Movie".
8IMDB entry: tt0299404 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.