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Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot

10.00%|June 1, 2000|Documentary

In 1955, as a hotly contested hockey season was coming to an end, the star of the Montreal Canadiens, Maurice "the Rocket" Richard, was suspended for attacking an opponent with a stick and hitting a referee by then president of the NHL Clarence Campbell. This set off a huge riot in the streets of Montreal. The documentary claims, unconvincingly, that this event added to the sparks of the political revolution in Quebec that led to the rise of the separatist movement.

Featured Crew

Brian McKenna
Director
Arnie Gelbart
Producer
Lazlo Barna
Co-Producer

Cast

Yvon Roy
Yvon Roy
Maurice Richard
Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart
Clarence Campbell
Alan Fawcett
Alan Fawcett
Ken Reardon

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