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Short comedy drama

The Machine Age (1978): Cast

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The Machine Age is a 1978 short comedy drama directed by Gilles Carle, starring Gabriel Arcand as Hervé, Guy Thauvette and Gilbert Sicotte. It runs 28 minutes.

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The Machine Age (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
28 min
Director
Gilles Carle
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Machine Age About?

The premise of The Machine Age without spoilers.

A young police officer goes through Abitibi to take a train with a young convict who escaped from her orphanage.

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Cast & crew

The Machine Age Cast & Characters

Gabriel Arcand leads the cast as Hervé, with Guy Thauvette and Gilbert Sicotte. Directed by Gilles Carle; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Gilles Carle

More films directed by Gilles Carle: Pudding chômeur, The Postmistress, Maria Chapdelaine and The Great Chess Movie.

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The Machine Age FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Machine Age?

The Machine Age runs 28 minutes.

When was The Machine Age released?

The Machine Age was released on February 19, 1978.

Who directed The Machine Age?

The Machine Age was directed by Gilles Carle.

More films by Gilles Carle

Who is in the cast of The Machine Age?

The Machine Age stars Gabriel Arcand as Hervé, Guy Thauvette and Gilbert Sicotte, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Machine Age have a post-credit scene?

No. The Machine Age has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Machine Age in?

The original language of The Machine Age is French.

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