Les États-Unis d'Albert (2005)
Directed by André Forcier

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

In the 1920s, Albert Renaud, a young Canadian actor, dreams of becoming a film star like his idol, Rudolf Valentino. With a letter of commendation from an old actress, he sets out for Los Angeles, hopeful of success. During his voyage, he gets to know numerous bizarre individuals, including Grace Carson, a feminist Mormon who holds an irresistible fascination for him ...
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Film Credits

  • Director: André Forcier
  • Script: André Forcier, Linda Pinet
  • Cinematographer: Daniel Jobin
  • Music: Jean-Philippe Héritier
  • Cast: Éric Bruneau (Albert Renaud), Émilie Dequenne (Grace Carson), Andréa Ferréol (Jane Pickford), Roy Dupuis (Jack Decker), Laurent Deshusses (Peter Malone), Alex Descas (Nolton Barnett), Patricia Ubeda (Maria Romero), Marc Labrèche (Simon), Alejandro Morán (Dr. Sax), Céline Bonnier (Hannah Steinway), Mark Krasnoff (Noah Steinway), François Nadin (Charlie Braun), Alexandrine Agostini (Lucienne), Michel Mondy (Maire), Julie McClemens (Mary Pickford), Guy Richer (Shérif), Frédéric Desager (Shérif adjoint), Annie Dufresne (Miss America), Paul Buissonneau (Gouverneur), Jacques Leblanc (Mr. Jackson)
  • Country: Canada / France / Switzerland
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 91 min

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