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The Devil’s Toy (1966): Cast

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The Devil’s Toy is a 1966 documentary directed by Claude Jutra, starring Charles Denner as Récitant / Narrator (voice), Marc Harvey and Pierre Charpentier. It runs 15 minutes.

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The Devil’s Toy (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
15 min
Director
Claude Jutra
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Devil’s Toy About?

The premise of The Devil’s Toy without spoilers.

Dedicated to “all victims of intolerance,” this 1966 short documentary chronicles the birth of skateboarding in Montreal, a pastime condemned by police and adults. It celebrates the exhilaration of speed and freedom as the first Canadian film on the sport, following boys and girls who revel in carefree downhill rides. Director Jean‑Claude Jutra presents the footage as a tongue‑in‑cheek, faux‑anti‑skateboarding mock‑propaganda.

The Devil’s Toy Themes & Keywords

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  • skateboarding
  • very little dialogue
  • skating rink
  • group of children
  • ice rink
  • law enforcement
  • running from police
  • police
  • car
  • underdog
  • montage
  • teenager
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  • city
  • intolerance
  • skateboard
  • warning
  • silhouette
  • harrassing drivers
  • throwing a bottle
  • piggy back ride
  • long coat
  • skating
  • circle
  • laughter
  • freeze frame
  • skull
  • plague
  • duck
  • counterculture
  • rock 'n' roll
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Cast & crew

The Devil’s Toy Cast & Characters

Charles Denner leads the cast as Récitant / Narrator (voice), with Marc Harvey and Pierre Charpentier. Directed by Claude Jutra.

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More films directed by Claude Jutra: By Design, Surfacing, Kamouraska and Wow.

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The Devil’s Toy Videos

The clip of The Devil’s Toy.

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FAQ

The Devil’s Toy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Devil’s Toy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Devil’s Toy?

The Devil’s Toy runs 15 minutes.

When was The Devil’s Toy released?

The Devil’s Toy was released on July 1, 1966.

Who directed The Devil’s Toy?

The Devil’s Toy was directed by Claude Jutra.

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Who is in the cast of The Devil’s Toy?

The Devil’s Toy stars Charles Denner as Récitant / Narrator (voice), Marc Harvey and Pierre Charpentier.

Does The Devil’s Toy have a post-credit scene?

No. The Devil’s Toy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Devil’s Toy in?

The original language of The Devil’s Toy is French.

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