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The Fall of the American Empire

Original title: La chute de l'empire américain
  • 20182018
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  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
3.7K
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Maxim Roy in La chute de l'empire américain (2018)
Pierre-Paul Daoust, 36, an intellectual with a PhD in philosophy is forced to work as a deliveryman to afford a decent living. One day, while delivering a parcel, he gets caught in a hold up gone terribly wrong: two dead and millions in money bags laying on the ground. Pierre-Paul is confronted with a dilemma leave empty handed, or take the money and run?
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  • Drama

A shy and insecure delivery truck driver accidentally arrives on the scene of a major crime and picks up two bags of cash and hides them. Only the help of a prostitute and a former biker rel... Read allA shy and insecure delivery truck driver accidentally arrives on the scene of a major crime and picks up two bags of cash and hides them. Only the help of a prostitute and a former biker released from jail might get him out of trouble.A shy and insecure delivery truck driver accidentally arrives on the scene of a major crime and picks up two bags of cash and hides them. Only the help of a prostitute and a former biker released from jail might get him out of trouble.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
3.7K
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  • Director
    • Denys Arcand
  • Writer
    • Denys Arcand
  • Stars
    • Alexandre Landry
    • Maripier Morin
    • Rémy Girard
Top credits
  • Director
    • Denys Arcand
  • Writer
    • Denys Arcand
  • Stars
    • Alexandre Landry
    • Maripier Morin
    • Rémy Girard
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    • 27User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:59
    Official Trailer
    Bande-annonce [OV]
    Trailer 2:03
    Bande-annonce [OV]

    Photos11

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    La chute de l'empire américain (2018)
    Maxim Roy, Maripier Morin, and Alexandre Landry in La chute de l'empire américain (2018)
    Maxim Roy in La chute de l'empire américain (2018)
    Maripier Morin in La chute de l'empire américain (2018)
    La chute de l'empire américain (2018)
    Maxim Roy in La chute de l'empire américain (2018)
    Maxim Roy in La chute de l'empire américain (2018)

    Top cast

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    Alexandre Landry
    Alexandre Landry
    • Pierre-Paul Daoustas Pierre-Paul Daoust
    Maripier Morin
    Maripier Morin
    • Aspasieas Aspasie…
    Rémy Girard
    Rémy Girard
    • Sylvain 'The Brain' Bigrasas Sylvain 'The Brain' Bigras
    Louis Morissette
    Louis Morissette
    • Pete La Bauveas Pete La Bauve
    Maxim Roy
    Maxim Roy
    • Carla McDuffas Carla McDuff
    Pierre Curzi
    Pierre Curzi
    • Me Wilbrod Taschereauas Me Wilbrod Taschereau
    Vincent Leclerc
    Vincent Leclerc
    • Jean-Claudeas Jean-Claude
    Patrick Abellard
    Patrick Abellard
    • Jacmel Rosalbertas Jacmel Rosalbert
    • (as Patrick Emmanuel Abellard)
    Florence Longpré
    Florence Longpré
    • Lindaas Linda
    Eddy King
    Eddy King
    • Vladimir Françoisas Vladimir François
    Geneviève Schmidt
    Geneviève Schmidt
    • Nicoleas Nicole
    Paul Doucet
    Paul Doucet
    • Dr Pierre-Yves Marandaas Dr Pierre-Yves Maranda
    Denis Bouchard
    Denis Bouchard
    • Gilles Sainte-Marieas Gilles Sainte-Marie
    Yan England
    Yan England
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    David Savard
    David Savard
    • Stephas Steph
    Rose-Marie Perreault
    Rose-Marie Perreault
    • Natashaas Natasha
    Alain Goulem
    Alain Goulem
    • Sean McDowellas Sean McDowell
    Catherine Paquin-Bechard
    Catherine Paquin-Bechard
    • Gemmaas Gemma
    • Director
      • Denys Arcand
    • Writer
      • Denys Arcand
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    Storyline

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    A shy, insecure delivery truck driver accidentally arrives on the scene of a major crime and happens to pick up two bags of cash and hide them in his truck. As if interrogation by two tough police detectives isn't enough, the guy, who has a doctor's degree in philosophy which makes his mind mingle with remorse, must get rid of this dirty money. Only the help of a prostitute and a former biker released from jail might get him out of trouble, especially when a gang leader is very eager to get his cash back, or kill whoever is responsible for this mess. However, even the two bumbling detectives are monitoring the case as well. —RealLiveClaude
    • high heels
    • bag of money
    • delivery truck
    • escort girl
    • stealing from the mob
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some strong violence, sexual content/nudity and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Benoît Brière and Gaston Lepage reprise their roles from Joyeux Calvaire (1996), also directed by Denys Arcand.
    • Goofs
      There is no way a gangster who was in prison for money laundering or similar crimes would ever be allowed to take college courses in Business Finance.

    User reviews27

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Deserves an 8
    I had to give this movie a better rating than the current average score.

    Why? Because I really got entertained!

    I liked the characters, I liked the story, and I, for sure will have to see more from this director!
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    • kingjohn-68619
    • May 12, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 31, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Cinémaginaire Inc. (Canada)
      • Filmcoopi Zürich (Switzerland)
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Падіння американської імперії
    • Filming locations
      • Oratoire de Saint-Joseph, 3800 chemin Queen Mary, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Cinémaginaire Inc.
      • Téléfilm Canada
      • SODEC
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$6,900,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,178,460
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $338,216
      • Jul 1, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,110,928
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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