A Few Acres of Snow

Dec 28, 1972

1h 34m

★ 0.0

Overview

In 1837, in Quebec, against a historical backdrop of rebellion against the English, we follow the sentimental drama of Simon de Bellefeuille and Julie, the chosen one of his heart, destined for another.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Astral Bellevue Pathé

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Cast

Julie Lambert

Christine Olivier

Simon de Bellefeuille

Daniel Pilon

Laura

Mylène Demongeot

M. Lambert

Jean Duceppe

Victor

Frédéric de Pasquale

La gouvernante

Rose-Rey Duzil

Gérard Poirier

Yvan Ducharme

Jacques Desrosiers

Jean Couturier

Daniel Gadouas

Roland Chenail

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