Directing
Denis Héroux
Born July 15, 1940 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died December 10, 2015 · aged 75
Denis Héroux (July 15, 1940 – December 10, 2015) was a Canadian film director and producer.
Known For
Quest for Fire · 1981Quest for Fire
★ 7.01981
MovieAdventureDrama
In the prehistoric world, a Cro-Magnon tribe depends on an ever-burning source of fire, which eventually extinguishes. Lacking the knowledge to start a new fire, the tribe sends three warriors on a quest for more. With the tribe's future at stake, the warriors make their way across a treacherous landscape full of hostile tribes and monstrous beasts. On their journey, they encounter Ika, a woman who has the knowledge they seek.
Atlantic City · 1980Atlantic City
★ 6.81980
MovieCrimeDrama
In a corrupt city, a small-time gangster and the estranged wife of a pot dealer find themselves thrown together in an escapade of love, money, drugs and danger.
The French Revolution · 1989The French Revolution
★ 7.51989
MovieDramaWar
A history of the French Revolution beginning from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. Part one spans the event until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all authority and was imprisoned). Part two carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794.
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane · 1976The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
★ 7.01976
MovieDramaMystery
13-year-old Rynn Jacobs lives in a New England beach town. Whenever the landlady inquires after Rynn's father, she claims that he's not available. But when the landlady's son, Frank, won't leave Rynn alone, she teams up with a neighbor Mario to maintain the dark family secret that she's been keeping to herself.
Virgin Lovers · 1970Virgin Lovers
★ 3.31970
MovieDrama
A priest and nun, haunted by physical longings, leave their respective callings. Even after their desires are fulfilled they experience crisis of faith.
Hold-up · 1985Hold-up
★ 6.11985
MovieComedyCrime
Dressed as a clown, the clever rascal Grimm holds up the most secure bank of Montreal and takes 30 hostages. While confusing and ridiculing the police with his strange behavior, he calmly manages to rid the bank of a fortune. But then an unsatisfied companion arouses trouble...
Black Robe · 1991Black Robe
★ 6.51991
MovieAdventureDrama
Missionary Father LaForgue travels to the New World in hopes of converting Algonquin Indians to Catholicism. Accepted, though warily, by the Indians, LaForgue travels with the Indians using his strict Catholic rules and ideals to try and impose his religion.
Louisiana · 1984Louisiana
★ 4.71984
MovieDramaHistory
Virginia Tregan returns to her home in the U.S. Deep South from a sojourn in Paris only to discover that her family plantation and its holdings have been lost. She determines to recoup her family's fortune.
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