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Montreal Main (1974)

| Drama | 7 March 1974 (USA)
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A photographer finds himself falling for a 14 year-old boy.

Director:

Frank Vitale

Writers:

Stephen Lack, Allan Moyle | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Frank Vitale, Allan Moyle, Stephen Lack | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Frank Vitale ... Frank
Allan Moyle ... Bozo
Stephen Lack ... Steve
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Anthony Booth
Peter Brawley Peter Brawley
Leonard Colfman Leonard Colfman
Maggie Gunston Maggie Gunston
Jackie Holden Jackie Holden
Suzy Lake Suzy Lake
Nye MacIukas Nye MacIukas
Pam Marchant Pam Marchant
George Mckenzie George Mckenzie
Esther Ormianer Esther Ormianer
G.E. Rogers G.E. Rogers
Anne Sutherland Anne Sutherland
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In Frank Vitale's autobiographical study, he plays a photographer living among the assorted outcasts, junkies, and artists populating Montreal's Main. Quieter and more introspective than most of his friends, Frank becomes smitten by Johnny, a fourteen-year-old from the suburbs. But the relationship is doomed by the startling degree of hypocrisy and possessiveness that boils over among the group when they discover the intensity of Frank's feelings about the boy. Written by Daniel Yates <pkyates@compuserve.com>

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Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 March 1974 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Boulevard Saint-Laurent Montréal See more »

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Budget:

CAD 20,000 (estimated)
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Production Co:

Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC),Videograph of Montreal See more »
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I remember "Montreal Main".
24 December 2006 | by bert_coffman – See all my reviews

The film was aired on WNET Ch.13 NYC in the 70's a few times. I saw the film repeatedly and was amazed by the creativity regarding the subject of intergenerational relationships. Way ahead of its time. It brought back memories of my years in Montreal, esp. 1969. The film captures the multicultural diversity of Canada's, Quebec's premier city. The creator has enjoyed a remarkable career with many other talented productions. Has anyone ever made a sequel to Montreal Main ???What are the principals doing today ??? Many other interesting films were shot on location in Montreal. Is there a filmography for Montreal?? It is now Christmas time 2006 as I write. I was hoping that PBS would program for airing the Claude Jutra classic "Mon Oncle Antoine". I remember the line from Claude Jutra's "Kamouraska" spoken by actor Phillipe Leotard "Je Sui Le seigneur DE Kamouraska!".
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