The Sweater (1980): Cast & Where to Watch
The Sweater is a 1980 short family animated film directed by Sheldon Cohen, starring Roch Carrier as the narrator and Jean-Guy Moreau. It runs 10 minutes. Stream it on Filmzie.
- Released
- Runtime
- 10 min
- Director
- Sheldon Cohen
- Original language
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French - Studio
- ONF | NFB
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sweater About?
The premise of The Sweater without spoilers.
Roch Carrier recalls his most embarrassing childhood moment: while his friends idolized Maurice “Rocket” Richard and wore Canadiens #9 jerseys, he was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater from Eaton’s. Unable to return it, he must face his peers in rival colours. This NFB short, based on The Hockey Sweater, is a classic for hockey fans.
The Sweater Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- hockey
- canadian
- idol
- montreal canadiens
- maple leafs
- quebec
- french canadian
- family relationships
- ice rink
- hockey player
- mistake
- ice hockey
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- winter
- snow
- package
- mother son relationship
- cel animation
- 1940s
- culture clash
- canada
- prejudice
- language
- small town
- 20th century
- other sport
- radio
- church
- based on short story
Where to Watch The Sweater
Stream it on Filmzie. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Sweater Cast & Characters
Roch Carrier leads the cast as the narrator, with Jean-Guy Moreau as the hockey commentator. Directed by Sheldon Cohen.
- Director Sheldon Cohen
- Roch Carrier as the narrator
- Jean-Guy Moreau as the hockey commentator
The Sweater Also Known As
Also known as “Maurice Richard, une légende et son sport”.
- Also known as
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- Maurice Richard, une légende et son sport
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Movies Like The Sweater
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Hockey Champ, Hockey Homicide and Canada Vignettes: Ma Chère Albertine.
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The Hockey Champ 1939 -
Hockey Homicide 1945 -
Canada Vignettes: Ma Chère Albertine 1979 -
Snowmen 2011 -
Montreal Stories 1991 -
Skating to New York 2014 -
Canada Vignettes: Hudden and Dudden and Donald O’Neary 1978 -
Ludovic - The Snow Gift 1998 -
La fièvre du castor 1980 -
First Winter 1982 -
Home Team 1999 -
Maurice Richard 2007
The Sweater FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of The Sweater, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sweater?
The Sweater runs 10 minutes.
When was The Sweater released?
The Sweater was released on August 23, 1980.
Who directed The Sweater?
The Sweater was directed by Sheldon Cohen.
More films by Sheldon Cohen Who is in the cast of The Sweater?
The Sweater stars Roch Carrier as the narrator and Jean-Guy Moreau as the hockey commentator.
Where can I watch The Sweater?
In the US, The Sweater is streaming on Filmzie (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Sweater have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sweater has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Sweater in?
The original language of The Sweater is French.
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