Acting

Gratien Gélinas

Born December 8, 1909 · Saint-Tite, Québec, Canada

Died March 16, 1999 · aged 89

Gratien Gélinas (December 8, 1909 – March 16, 1999) was a Canadian writer, playwright, actor, director, producer and administrator who is considered one of the founders of modern Canadian theatre and film. His major works include Tit-Coq (1948), Bousille et les Justes (1959), and Hier, les enfants dansaient (1968). He also wrote a series of satirical revues known as the Fridolinades. The Fridoli…

Known For

Agnes of God

Agnes of God · 1985

MovieDramaMystery

When a dead newborn is found, wrapped in bloody sheets, in the bedroom wastebasket of a young novice, psychiatrist Martha Livingston is called in to determine if the seemingly innocent novice, who knows nothing of sex or birth, is competent enough to stand trial for the murder of the baby.

Tit-Coq

Tit-Coq · 1953

After returning home from war, an ill-tempered young soldier must deal with his sweetheart having married another man.

Cordélia

Cordélia · 1980

In a little village at the end of the 1890's, a young woman offends all the 'right-thinking' villagers by allowing men in her house in the absence of her husband. When he is found dead, all of the suspicion is directed towards the liberal woman. She is judged more for her morality then for the crime she is accused of. Her culpability is still a subject of debate today.

Montreal by Night

Montreal by Night · 1947

Montreal by Night

MovieDocumentary

This short film showcases the city of Montreal on a summer's night. What was once a small Indian village is presented as a pot-pourri of contrasting sights and sounds. It is North America's second largest port and, after Paris, the world's largest French-speaking city. With its warehouses, offices, homes, clubs and amusement parks, the city serves as a bright backdrop for a happy couple out on the town.

Les Tisserands du pouvoir 2, la révolte

Les Tisserands du pouvoir 2, la révolte · 1988

Les Tisserands du pouvoir 2, la révolte

MovieHistoryDrama

Les Tisserands du pouvoir

Les Tisserands du pouvoir · 1988

Les Tisserands du pouvoir

MovieHistoryDrama

Red the Half Breed

Red the Half Breed · 1970

Red the Half Breed

The illegitimate son of an Indian woman and a French Canadian man leaves home and is attacked when he tries to return.

Fridolinons

Fridolinons · 1945

Filmography

Sort

Agnes of God

Agnes of God · 1985

MovieDramaMystery

When a dead newborn is found, wrapped in bloody sheets, in the bedroom wastebasket of a young novice, psychiatrist Martha Livingston is called in to determine if the seemingly innocent novice, who knows nothing of sex or birth, is competent enough to stand trial for the murder of the baby.

Father Martineau

Tit-Coq

Tit-Coq · 1953

After returning home from war, an ill-tempered young soldier must deal with his sweetheart having married another man.

Director

Cordélia

Cordélia · 1980

In a little village at the end of the 1890's, a young woman offends all the 'right-thinking' villagers by allowing men in her house in the absence of her husband. When he is found dead, all of the suspicion is directed towards the liberal woman. She is judged more for her morality then for the crime she is accused of. Her culpability is still a subject of debate today.

Judge Bosse

Montreal by Night

Montreal by Night · 1947

Montreal by Night

MovieDocumentary

This short film showcases the city of Montreal on a summer's night. What was once a small Indian village is presented as a pot-pourri of contrasting sights and sounds. It is North America's second largest port and, after Paris, the world's largest French-speaking city. With its warehouses, offices, homes, clubs and amusement parks, the city serves as a bright backdrop for a happy couple out on the town.

Les Tisserands du pouvoir 2, la révolte

Les Tisserands du pouvoir 2, la révolte · 1988

Les Tisserands du pouvoir 2, la révolte

MovieHistoryDrama

Jean-Baptiste à 86 ans

Les Tisserands du pouvoir

Les Tisserands du pouvoir · 1988

Les Tisserands du pouvoir

MovieHistoryDrama

Jean-Baptiste at 86

Red the Half Breed

Red the Half Breed · 1970

Red the Half Breed

The illegitimate son of an Indian woman and a French Canadian man leaves home and is attacked when he tries to return.

Frédéric

Fridolinons

Fridolinons · 1945

Fridolin / Various roles