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Two Solitudes

  • 19781978
  • 1h 57m
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6.2/10
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Two Solitudes (1978)
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The story of the problems caused by what became known as the Conscripton Crisis in 1917 Canada, which threatened to divide the country.The story of the problems caused by what became known as the Conscripton Crisis in 1917 Canada, which threatened to divide the country.The story of the problems caused by what became known as the Conscripton Crisis in 1917 Canada, which threatened to divide the country.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
35
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  • Director
    • Lionel Chetwynd
  • Writers
    • Lionel Chetwynd
    • Hugh MacLennan(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Pierre Aumont
    • Stacy Keach
    • Gloria Carlin
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  • Director
    • Lionel Chetwynd
  • Writers
    • Lionel Chetwynd
    • Hugh MacLennan(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Pierre Aumont
    • Stacy Keach
    • Gloria Carlin
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    • 2User reviews
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    Jean-Pierre Aumont
    Jean-Pierre Aumont
    • Jean-Claude Tallardas Jean-Claude Tallard
    Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach
    • Huntley McQueenas Huntley McQueen
    Gloria Carlin
    • Kathleen Tallardas Kathleen Tallard
    Chris Wiggins
    • Capitain Yardleyas Capitain Yardley
    Claude Jutra
    Claude Jutra
    • Father Beaubienas Father Beaubien
    Raymond Cloutier
    Raymond Cloutier
    • Marius Tallardas Marius Tallard
    Jean-Louis Roux
    Jean-Louis Roux
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    • Boyas Boy
    John Boylan
    • Sailoras Sailor
    Carole Chatel
    Carole Chatel
    Mack Dolgy
    • Reporteras Reporter
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    Budd Knapp
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    Walter Massey
    Walter Massey
    • Majoras Major
    Louis Negin
    Louis Negin
    • Cardinal's Canonas Cardinal's Canon
    Mary Pirie
    • Janet Methuenas Janet Methuen
    Stephen Rosenberg
    • Paul Tallardas Paul Tallard
    Ron Singer
    Ron Singer
    • Drewas Drew
    Murray Westgate
    • Prime Ministeras Prime Minister
    • Director
      • Lionel Chetwynd
    • Writers
      • Lionel Chetwynd
      • Hugh MacLennan(novel)
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    9/10
    Canada's "death of a salesman"
    "Two Solitudes" is the story of early Canada and the people who settled it.

    It is set during WW1, and a cast of "archetype" characters relay the story, being representations of French Canadians or Catholics or Businessmen during this time period. However, the characters and the acting in this movie is more than strong enough to make you forgot this fact, at least initially.

    Each character drives the story forward, and is based on how these characters (archetypes) respond to each other.

    Depressing, but a very effective look into the early life of Canada.

    9/10.
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    • shatnertom
    • Dec 8, 2005

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 1978 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dwie samotnosci
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Compass Films
      • Two Solitudes
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      • CA$1,700,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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