The Torrent (2012): Cast
The Torrent is a 2012 drama directed by Simon Lavoie, starring Laurence Leboeuf as Amica / Claudine, Anthony Therrien and Pierre Bédard. It runs 2 hours 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 32m (152 min)
- Director
- Simon Lavoie
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Torrent About?
The premise of The Torrent without spoilers.
In 1922 Quebec, Claudine Perreault dreams of her son François entering the priesthood to atone for her past. However, the rebellious 17-year-old refuses, leading to a violent confrontation where Claudine strikes him, leaving him deaf. Following his mother's death, François finds an unexpected connection when he purchases the spirited Amica from a traveling Innu trader, forging a unique and unconventional bond with the young woman.
The Torrent Cast & Characters
Laurence Leboeuf leads the cast as Amica / Claudine, with Anthony Therrien as François and Pierre Bédard as Homme violent. Directed by Simon Lavoie; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Simon Lavoie
- Laurence Leboeuf as Amica / Claudine
- Anthony Therrien as François
- Pierre Bédard as Homme violent
- Martin Desgagné as Jeune instituteur
Also Starring in The Torrent
· 19 more- Aubert Pallascio Vieil instituteur
- Dominique Quesnel Dominique
- Micheline Poitras Religisieuse
- Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon François
- Normand Canac-Marquis Headmaster
- Marco Bacon Peddler
- Roger Blay Clochard
- Alain Gabriel Surveillant
- Johanne Loiselle Religisieuse
- David Noël Jeune homme du dortoir
- Mario Genest Maquignon
- Manon Payeur Femme protectrice
- Ludovic Martineau Nouveau-né
- Milan Martineau Nouveau-né
- Gin Bergeron Femme hostile
- Danièle Ledoux Femme hostile
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- Fernand Mongeau Villageois
- Tommy Chouinard Villageois
- Nicole Blackburn Religisieuse
More from Simon Lavoie
More films directed by Simon Lavoie: Se fondre, No Trace, The Little Girl Who Was Too Fond of Matches and Those Who Make Revolution Halfway Only Dig Their Own Graves.
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The Torrent FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Torrent, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Torrent?
The Torrent runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
When was The Torrent released?
The Torrent was released on October 26, 2012.
Who directed The Torrent?
The Torrent was directed by Simon Lavoie.
More films by Simon Lavoie Who is in the cast of The Torrent?
The Torrent stars Laurence Leboeuf as Amica / Claudine, Anthony Therrien as François and Pierre Bédard as Homme violent, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Torrent have a post-credit scene?
No. The Torrent has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Torrent in?
The original language of The Torrent is French.
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