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Françoise Durocher, Waitress
Françoise Durocher, Waitress

Françoise Durocher, Waitress

Genres

Drama

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Fictional character played by 24 different actresses, Françoise Durocher is altogether small time waitress, hostess and barmaid. Together, according to the author, they represent the archetypical Québec waitress that everyday waits on us with a smile, despite whatever problems she faces in her personal life. First cinematographic experience of the Brassard-Tremblay tandem, this film full of ironic joy details all the nuances of the waitress living conditions.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

29 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

01 January 1972

Country

Canada

Cast

Monique Mercure

Monique Mercure

Sophie Clément

Sophie Clément

Frédérique Collin

Frédérique Collin

Angèle Coutu

Angèle Coutu

Louisette Dussault

Louisette Dussault

Amulette Garneau

Amulette Garneau

Rita Lafontaine

Rita Lafontaine

Luce Guilbeault

Luce Guilbeault

Véronique Le Flaguais

Véronique Le Flaguais

Hélène Loiselle

Hélène Loiselle

Katerine Mousseau

Katerine Mousseau

Christine Olivier

Christine Olivier

Denise Proulx

Denise Proulx

Michelle Rossignol

Michelle Rossignol

Odette Gagnon

Odette Gagnon

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