Movie: The Sweater

Top 2 Billed Cast

Roch Carrier
Roch Carrier

the narrator

Jean-Guy Moreau
Jean-Guy Moreau

the hockey commentator

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    In this animated short, Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all his friends worshipped Maurice "Rocket" Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, the boy was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton's. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colours of the opposing team. This short film, based on the book The Hockey Sweater, is an NFB classic that appeals to hockey lovers of all ages.

  • Release Date

    1980-08-23

  • Average

    6.1

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
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    Français
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