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The Death of a Lumberjack (1973): Cast

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The Death of a Lumberjack is a 1973 drama directed by Gilles Carle, starring Carole Laure as Marie Chapdeleine, Daniel Pilon and Marcel Sabourin. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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The Death of a Lumberjack (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Gilles Carle
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Death of a Lumberjack About?

The premise of The Death of a Lumberjack without spoilers.

This meditative French‑Canadian drama follows Marie Chapdelaine, raised in a remote Quebec area and never having met her father, a lumberjack. She moves to Montreal, works as a topless dancer, and, with the help of the man's former lover, tracks down his lumber camp, only to learn he was killed in a labor dispute.

The Death of a Lumberjack Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Death of a Lumberjack Cast & Characters

Carole Laure leads the cast as Marie Chapdeleine, with Daniel Pilon as François Paradis and Marcel Sabourin as Ti-Noir L'Esperance. Directed by Gilles Carle; 16 actors are credited in all.

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The Death of a Lumberjack FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Death of a Lumberjack, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Death of a Lumberjack?

The Death of a Lumberjack runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was The Death of a Lumberjack released?

The Death of a Lumberjack was released on January 25, 1973.

Who directed The Death of a Lumberjack?

The Death of a Lumberjack was directed by Gilles Carle.

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Who is in the cast of The Death of a Lumberjack?

The Death of a Lumberjack stars Carole Laure as Marie Chapdeleine, Daniel Pilon as François Paradis and Marcel Sabourin as Ti-Noir L'Esperance, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Death of a Lumberjack have a post-credit scene?

No. The Death of a Lumberjack has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Death of a Lumberjack in?

The original language of The Death of a Lumberjack is French.

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