Movie: Poverty and Other Delights

Top 10 Billed Cast

Lorne Brass
Lorne Brass

Stanley

Gaston Lepage
Gaston Lepage

Marcel

Benoît Brière
Benoît Brière

Joseph

André Melançon
André Melançon

Armand

Patrice Dubois
Patrice Dubois

Son petit chien

Jean-Louis Martin
Jean-Louis Martin

Lupien

Norman Helms
Norman Helms

Le concierge

René Pothier
René Pothier

L'homme à la tuque

Luc Senay
Luc Senay

Le fou répétitif

Richard Fréchette
Richard Fréchette

Le gérant du cinéma

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    Marcel and Joseph are tireless walkers. Their itinerary is an invitation to discover improbable places and fascinating people. Everlastingly looking for Stanley, Marcel’s only friend, they meet an unlikely crowd of extravagant characters. Each has a story to tell, his hope to share.

  • Release Date

    1996-11-29

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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    Français
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