Such a Simple Game
Overview
This short 1964 documentary depicts the national sport of French Canadians: hockey. Seen "from the inside" this seemingly simple game turns out to be not so simple. Hockey is dream of mythic proportions that mirrors the aspirations of an entire people. Its heroes are national figures. At the Montreal Forum, there is total symbiosis between the crowd and the Habs. In 1955, idol Maurice Richard is suspended for striking a referee. The people take to the streets in unison and the riots begin... - NFB
About Such a Simple Game (1964)
Released in 1964, Such a Simple Game is a documentary film from ONF | NFB (Canada). It was directed by Gilles Groulx and written by Marcel Dubé. The cast is led by Henri Richard, Bernard 'Boom Boom' Geoffrion, Jean-Guy Talbot and Gilles Tremblay. With a runtime of 28m, the film averages 9.0/10 across 1 TMDB ratings.
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