Director : Charles Binamé
Writer : Ken Scott
Producer : Denise Robert of Cinémaginaire
Budget $8.5 million

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Language: French/English

Locations : Montreal and Quebec City

Cast : Roy Dupuis, Julie Le Breton, Patrice Robitaille, Michel Barrette, Mario Jean, Paul Doucet, Normand Chouinard, Rémy Girard.  Also hockey stars : Vincent Lecavalier, Stéphane Quintal, Mathieu Dandenault, Sean Avery, Ian Laperrière.

Distributors : Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm

Release in Quebec: 25 November 2005
English Release (Canada): 21 April 2006
Released on DVD: 19 September 2006

Synopsis (translated from lecinema):

The film takes a look at Maurice Richard, the man behind the legend, from his modest beginnings to the infamous riot in the Montreal Forum in 1955.

Angered by a decision made by Clarence Campbell, president of the NHL, banning Maurice Richard not only for the last three matches of the season but also from all the qualifying matches, the anger of the Rocket’s fans turns into a riot; violence breaks out to the great distress of their hero …. Flashback: Maurice has only ever had one desire – to play hockey. After long days working hard in a noisy factory, he puts on his skates and throws himself body and soul into the pursuit of his dream. Even more than his talent and his agility, it’s this enthusiasm and passion that will make him a legend.  Through the seasons Maurice Richard will break numerous records and each of his exploits will resonate in the hearts of the people of Quebec like a victory, a revenge against everyone who tries to prevent one of their own from reaching the peak of success.

Best Actor, Tokyo Film Festival October 2006
Best Actor, Genies 2007 

• Destinations - ViaRail Magazine (PDF)
• 7 Jours 30th July 2005
• La Presse 19th November 2005
• Elle Quebec December 2005
• Hour (Blood on the Ice)
• Montreal Gazette 19th November 2005
• The Gazette 14 February 2007
• Genies 2007 Awards Ceremony - full details and photos