Taureau

Feb 1, 1973

1h 38m

★ 4.5

Overview

A family that does not conform to the social norms of a small village must suffer the intolerance of the other villagers when the mentally-challenged son falls in love with the schoolteacher.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Taureau Trailers

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Cast

La Gilbert

Monique Lepage

Taureau

André Melançon

Denise Beaudoin

Michèle Magny

Gigi Gilbert

Louise Portal

Serge Beaudoin

Marcel Sabourin

Mme Beaudoin

Amulette Garneau

Mme Larivee

Béatrice Picard

Denis Corriveau

Yvon Thiboutot

Niaiseux

André Cartier

Henri Larivee

Yvan Canuel

Ti-beu

Jacques Bilodeau

Marguerite Lemir

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