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The Trotsky (2009)

120 min  -  Comedy
6.9
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Ratings: 6.9/10 from 2,412 users   Metascore: 59/100 
Reviews: 13 user | 31 critic | 4 from Metacritic.com

Leon Bronstein is not your average Montreal West high school student. For one thing, none of his peers... See full summary »

Director:

Jacob Tierney

Writer:

Jacob Tierney
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Liane Balaban ...
Jay Baruchel ...
Taylor Baruchel Taylor Baruchel ...
School Girl #2
Dan Beirne Dan Beirne ...
Dan
Domini Blythe Domini Blythe ...
Jonathan Bosco Jonathan Bosco ...
Horne (Kid in Costume)
Hélène Bourgeois Leclerc Hélène Bourgeois Leclerc ...
Female Cop
Justin Bradley ...
Geneviève Bujold ...
Anne-Marie Cadieux Anne-Marie Cadieux ...
Jesse Camacho ...
Cecile Cristobal Cecile Cristobal ...
Darren Curtis Darren Curtis ...
Taxi Driver
Paul Doucet Paul Doucet ...
Male Cop
Paul Dufaux Paul Dufaux ...
Homeless Person
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Storyline

Leon Bronstein is not your average Montreal West high school student. For one thing, none of his peers can claim to be the reincarnation of early 20th century Soviet iconoclast and Red Army hero, Leon Trotsky. When his father sends Leon to public school as punishment for starting a hunger strike at Papa's clothing factory, Leon quickly lends new meaning to the term 'student union', determined as he is to live out his pre-ordained destiny to the fullest and change the world. Written by Alliance Films  

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Plot Keywords:

School | Student | Hunger Strike | Union | Trotsky  | See more »

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The revolution begins in high school See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

Canada

Language:

English (French subtitles)

Also Known As:

High School Revolution See more »

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

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Budget:

$CAD6,400,000 (estimated)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Director Jacob Tierney learned about Leon Trotsky as a child, and became fascinated with the Russian figure and his life. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: The Communist Party of Canada expelled all Trotskyists and factions in the 1920s/30s. As a result it is doubtful that Trotsky would have anywhere near the level of respect for it and its members that Leon exhibits. See more »

Quotes

Frank McGovern: I don't think you need a lawyer.
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Connections

References Battleship Potemkin (1925) See more »