Larose, Pierrot et la Luce
1982 · 104 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama
Directed by Claude Gagnon · Written by Claude Gagnon
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Richard Niquette Jacque Larose - L Luc Matte Pierrot Joyal
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Louise Portal Luce - C Camille Pelletier
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