A Danger to Society explained

A Danger to Society
Native Name:
Director:Jean Martimbeau
Producer:Jean Martimbeau
Starring:Paolo Noël
Rita Bibeau
Carole Lemaire
Music:Pierre Boisvert
Niko
Cinematography:Théo Egsleder
Ros. Roworski
Editing:Manon Chrétien
Marie-Hélène Guillemin
Jean Martimbeau
Distributor:France Film
Runtime:65 minutes
Country:Canada
Language:French

A Danger to Society (fr|Danger pour la société) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Jean Martimbeau and released in 1970.[1] The film stars Paolo Noël as Rosaire, a man who is trying to live life on the straight and narrow after spending time in prison, but is being tempted back toward a life of crime after finding his ability to support himself and his family complicated by social prejudices against reformed criminals.[2]

The cast also includes Rita Bibeau as Rosaire's wife Hélène and Carole Lemaire as his daughter Nicole, as well as Rolland d'Amour, Claudette Delorimier and Jacques Bilodeau in supporting roles.[2]

The film was shot in 1969, and released to theatres in January 1970.[2]

The film was entered into competition at the 22nd Canadian Film Awards.[3]

Notes and References

  1. [Gerald Pratley]
  2. Charles-Henri Ramond, "Danger pour la société – Film de Jean Martimbeau". Films du Québec, January 14, 2009.
  3. Betty Lee, "Fourteen films in the running for Etrog's golden approval". The Globe and Mail, September 19, 1970.