Poverty and Other Delights (1996)
Marcel and Joseph are tireless walkers. Their itinerary is an invitation to discover improbable places and fascinating people. Everlastingly looking for Stanley, Marcel’s only friend, they meet an unlikely crowd of extravagant characters. Each has a story to tell, his hope to share.
Director: Denys Arcand
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Lorne Brass as Stanley |
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Gaston Lepage as Marcel |
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Benoît Brière as Joseph |
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André Melançon as Armand |
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Patrice Dubois as Son petit chien |
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Jean-Louis Martin as Lupien |
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Norman Helms as Le concierge |
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René Pothier as L'homme à la tuque |
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Luc Senay as Le fou répétitif |
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Richard Fréchette as Le gérant du cinéma |
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Mark Camacho as Le gardien de la gare |
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Josée Beaulieu as La folle du métro |
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René Richard Cyr as Roland-aux-culottes |
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Ellen David as Pénitente de l'Oratoire |
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Dawn Ford as Pénitente de l'Oratoire |
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Annie Juneau as La fille d'Amsterdam |
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Chantal Baril as Germaine |
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François Dompierre as L'organiste |
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Mario Jean as Le barman |
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Bernard Gosselin as Le vieil homme au chat |
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Emmanuel Bilodeau as Le fou au crucifix |
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Roger Blay as L'avocat |
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Pierrette Robitaille as La soeur de Marcel |
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René Caron as L'ivrogne du dépanneur |
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Danielle Fichaud as La mère de Juliette |
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Louise Laparé as Juliette |
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Jean-Claude Germain as Le père Noël |
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Claude Laroche as Léo |
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Hervé Doucet as Showtime |
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Jacqueline Barrette as La mère de Joseph |
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Guy-Daniel Tremblay as Le policier du métro |
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Claude Michaud as Travailleur des égouts #1 (uncredited) |
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Réal Bossé as Travailleur des égouts #2 (uncredited) |
| Directing | Denys Arcand | Director |
| Camera | Guy Dufaux | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Yves Laferrière | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Claire Richard | Writer |