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Les orphelins de Duplessis

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1999–
IMDb RATING
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Les orphelins de Duplessis (1999)
FrenchDrama

Mid-20th century Quebec orphans falsely labeled mentally ill, confined to psychiatric institutions by government; around 20,000 victims. Catholic Church denies allegations, disputes compensa... Read allMid-20th century Quebec orphans falsely labeled mentally ill, confined to psychiatric institutions by government; around 20,000 victims. Catholic Church denies allegations, disputes compensation claims.Mid-20th century Quebec orphans falsely labeled mentally ill, confined to psychiatric institutions by government; around 20,000 victims. Catholic Church denies allegations, disputes compensation claims.

  • Stars
    • Lawrence Arcouette
    • Pierre-Luc Brillant
    • Louis-Philippe Desjardins
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    45
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Lawrence Arcouette
      • Pierre-Luc Brillant
      • Louis-Philippe Desjardins
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Lawrence Arcouette
    Lawrence Arcouette
    • 1999
    Pierre-Luc Brillant
    Pierre-Luc Brillant
    • 1999
    Louis-Philippe Desjardins
    Louis-Philippe Desjardins
      • 1999
      Michel Goyette
      Michel Goyette
      • Gabriel
      • 1999
      Julien Poulin
      Julien Poulin
      • 1999
      Hélène Grégoire
      Hélène Grégoire
      • 1999
      Michael Caloz
      • Dominique
      • 1999
      Joël Dalpé-Drapeau
      • 1999
      Xavier Morin-Lefort
      Xavier Morin-Lefort
      • 1999
      Sophie Léger
      • Soeur Jeanne
      • 1999
      Claude Prégent
      Claude Prégent
      • Docteur Boudreault
      • 1999
      Léa-Marie Cantin
      Léa-Marie Cantin
      • Soeur St. Ursule
      • 1999
      Stephane Jacques
      Stephane Jacques
      • Frère Martineau
      • 1999
      Jacques-Henri Gagnon
      • Duplessis
      • 1999
      Michel Bonneau
      • Fermier
      • 1999
      Jacinthe Potvin
      Jacinthe Potvin
      • Fermière
      • 1999
      Caroline Ouellette
      • Fillere Fermier
      Victor Soumis
      • Orphelin Pierre
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      Details

      • Release date
        • 1999 (Canada)
      • Country of origin
        • Canada
      • Language
        • French
      • Also known as
        • Duplessis' Orphans
      • Production company
        • Ciné Télé Action
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