Pierre Patry

Directing

Pierre Patry

Born November 2, 1933 · Hull, Québec, Canada

Died June 7, 2014 · aged 80

Pierre Patry (November 2, 1933 – June 7, 2014) was a Canadian film director and screenwriter. Born in Hull, Quebec, Patry began his career in the theatre as an actor and a playwright. He was a founding member of the Canadian Association of Amateur Theatre. He joined the National Film Board of Canada in 1957 as a writer on the Panoramique series. Patry was a major force in the beginning of the Que…

Known For

TroublemakerTroublemaker · 1964
Troublemaker
8.01964
MovieDrama
A humanity student, Lucien is active in various extracurricular activities. Recognized by his peers, he represents other students in their challenge of college rules and the settlement of the fate of an incompetent professor. He ends up being thrown out of the school. After his mother's death, even though he dates Lise, a young woman with whom he does acting, he has to resist the advances of a homosexual whose death he will accidentally cause.
Caïn - Les marcheurs de la nuitCaïn - Les marcheurs de la nuit · 1965
Caïn - Les marcheurs de la nuit
6.71965
MovieDrama
The conflicts between Jean, a penniless painter, and his brother Luc, a successful lawyer. Adapted from a novel by Réal Giguère, which revives the Thebiblical story of Cain and Abel. An interesting look at Quebec in the Sixties.
Poussière sur la villePoussière sur la ville · 1968
Poussière sur la ville
8.01968
MovieDrama
A doctor living in a small mining town discovers that his dissatisfied young wife is having an affair with a truck driver.
From Office to Box-OfficeFrom Office to Box-Office · 2009
From Office to Box-Office
2009
MovieDocumentary
Rope Around the NeckRope Around the Neck · 1965
Rope Around the Neck
5.81965
MovieDrama
A misfit desperately looking for the murderer who has just killed his wife.
Francoise (There Was One Evening ... There Was One Morning)Francoise (There Was One Evening ... There Was One Morning) · 1964
Francoise (There Was One Evening ... There Was One Morning)
9.01964
MovieDrama
Françoise is a talented designer. Her boss does not underestimate her talent and seeks to give her a chance, though is Françoise right to live outside of her home? Shouldn't she return to her husband and child?

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