The legend of rocket richard high quality with duration 124 min and released on 20051025 with mpaa rating is 6. Biography richard, maurice, known as the rocket volume. Maurice rocket richards legacy lives through family foundation the maurice richard family foundation raises money to help underprivileged children attend hockey school mar 2, 2018. The maurice richard story was released in april 2006. The rocket 2005 workingclass quebecois hockey player maurice richard roy dupuis becomes a hero to french canadians as he stars for the famous montreal canadiens in the 1940s and 50s. Apr 27, 2012 1960 nhl, stanly cup final, 2 game, montreal canadiens toronto maple leafs 2 duration. His goals scored were the most in nhl history until gordie howe scored his 545th in the early.
The rocket traces the meteoric rise of hockey legend maurice richard dupuis, from his humble beginnings as a montreal machinist during the depression to star of the canadiens and the greatest scorer in hockey but this is much more than a sports movie. A story about quebecs most famous hockey player, maurice the rocket richard. It was a card of maurice the rocket richard, the greatest hockey player who ever lived. Many sports fans today recognize the nickname the rocket and probably only think of major league pitcher roger clemens. For more of maurice richard s 100 greatest players bio, please click here. If so, this is a great film about an adored canadian hockey player. The rocket was my idol sixty years ago,not only one of the greatest players ever to hit the ice,but also a great ambassadorfor the game,and particularly the underprivileged french canadian minority living mainly in eastern canada in the. The rocket is a frenchcanadian biopic about the ice hockey player maurice the rocket richard.
This biopic chronicles the life of the rocket, who battled adversity at every turn to become one of the nhls biggest legends. The movie mostly depicts the apalling racism richard had to overcome on his way to his legendary 50 goals in 50 games record. Maurice richard simple english wikipedia, the free. Maurice rocket richard historica canada education portal.
He was the first player in nhl history to score 50 goals in one season, accomplishing the feat in 50 games in 194445, and the first to reach 500. All day he hefted furniture including a piano into his new house. Maurice richard and how he became the rocket bleacher. December 28, 1944 was moving day for 23 year old maurice richard. A tribute to the most iconic player in the history of the montreal canadiens first quebec born player to reach 500 goals in his career.
Maurice richard simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Although that was enough to get him into the montreal canadiens, his frequent injuries cost him the confidence of his team and the fans. The legend of rocket richard add to watchlist in the late 1930s, a young machinist named maurice richard distinguished himself as a ice hockey player of preternatural talent. Richard was the first national hockey player to score 50 goals in a season. The rocket 2005 stream and watch online workingclass quebecois hockey player maurice richard roy dupuis becomes a hero to french canadians as he stars for the famous montreal canadiens in the. It was uncle jacks maurice the rocket richard card. The rocket traces the meteoric rise of hockey legend maurice richard dupuis, from his humble beginnings as a montreal machinist during the depression to. It was donated to the nhl by the montreal canadiens hockey club in 199899. Director biname frames the story in a cultural context. Maurice richard the rocket national canadian film day.
Heritage minutes maurice rocket richard tv episode 1991. It stars roy dupuis and was directed by charles biname. We do not offer to watch maurice richard movie online. Maurice the rocket richard, focusing on the struggles of a french canadian in the national hockey league dominated by anglophones. In the late 1930s, a young machinist named maurice richard distinguished himself as a ice hockey player of preternatural talent. The montreal canadiens historical web site is the teams official online encyclopedia. Maurice richard bio, pictures, stats and more historical.
Richard was a legendary hockey player for the montreal canadiens. The legend of rocket richard movie streaming in hd now. Known as the rocket, richard was perhaps the most iconic player in the history of the montreal canadiens. Maurice richard, the rocket, canadian ice hockey player born aug. Its overdubbed in english, but that doesnt detract.
That night he scored 5 goals and 3 assists setting an nhl record. With roy dupuis, stephen mchattie, julie lebreton, philip craig. Buy multiple items from my store to save on shipping. On more than one night, maurice rocket richard lugged an opposing player on. Its a frenchcanadian biopic about alltime great maurice rocket richard of the montreal canadiens. The movie mostly depicts the apalling racism richard had to overcome on his. Maurice richards number 9 was retired and raised to the forums rafters on october 6, 1961. Richard, in fact, was dubbed by teammate ray getliffe the nickname that would be his legend the rocket. The film addresses many issues concerning the famous montreal riot. Lemeute maurice richard long metrage, documentaire. Maurice richard scored 50 goals in a season in the year 19441945. Jan 31, 2009 fans of collecting maurice richard and montreal canadiens memorabilia can bid on up to 27 lots of rocket artifacts currently up for graps at at classic auctions. The french version of a feature film, maurice richard was released in november 2005. Maurice the rocket richard 1921 2000 was a canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the montreal canadiens of the national hockey league nhl from 1942 to 1960.
Maurice richard got his nickname rocket richard because of how fast richard could skate on the ice. This movie is a nice tribute to him maurice rocket richard one of the greatest professional hockey players of all time. The rocket 2005 workingclass quebecois hockey player maurice richard roy dupuis becomes a hero to french canadians as he stars for the. Although i never got to see him play, maurice richards name is of course synomanous to hockey, i also like the movie that was made about him, i have seen tons of films and interviews, and got to see him play live as a ref, with the montreal canadien oldtimers, i took my. It isnt until richard, a man of few words, begins to speak his mind. Fans of collecting maurice richard and montreal canadiens memorabilia can bid on up to 27 lots of rocket artifacts currently up for graps at at classic auctions. Rent the rocket 2007 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
For more of maurice richards 100 greatest players bio, please click here. Rare vhs french movie le rocket maurice richard lhomme et sa legende. Maurice richard canadian ice hockey player britannica. Terrific,atmospheric movie about the career of mauricerocketrichard of the montreal canadiens hockey team. Philip carey, maurice jara, richard webb wallace ford. Maurice richard, nicknamed the rocket due to his extraordinary speed on the ice, has been credited with over 600 goals and numerous other accomplishments. Our history the historical website of the montreal canadiens. The article brought back memories of the outstanding hockey that i saw played, both live and on tv, by the man i believe to be the. During his career in montreal from 19391945, getliffe would never notch less than 10 goals in a season. He played for 18 years 19421960 in the national hockey league nhl, totaling 544 goals and 421 assistants 965 points, in 978 regular season games played. The rocket, the man, the legend 1998 starring maurice richard on dvd and bluray.
Roy dupuis in maurice richard 2005 maurice richard 2005 roy dupuis, michel. Maurice rocket richard the rocket the man the legend. Maurice richard was a professional hockey player who played from 19421960. Featured in the november 9 issue of macleans magazine was an excerpt from canada on ice, 50 years of hockey, written by sidney katz, entitled the richard riot. Discover the history of the oldest team in the national hockey league. Richard, maurice baptized josephhenrimaurice, known as the rocket, professional hockey player, machinist, and shopkeeper. On more than one night, maurice rocket richard lugged an opposing player on his back toward the net, a locomotive that.
Maurice rocket richard 19212000 was a canadian professional ice hockey player. Known as quebecs greatest hockey player, maurice richard was the face of canadian hockey in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. However, long before clemens was the rocket from montreal. This lesson is based on viewing the maurice rocket richard heritage minute. A story about quebecs most famous hockey player, maurice the rocket richard, focusing on the struggles of a french canadian in the. Heritage minutes maurice rocket richard tv episode. The first player to score 500 goals, the lefthanded richard skated on right. Nov 25, 2005 workingclass quebecois hockey player maurice richard roy dupuis becomes a hero to french canadians as he stars for the famous montreal canadiens in the 1940s and 50s. Dec 11, 2007 terrific,atmospheric movie about the career of mauricerocketrichard of the montreal canadiens hockey team. Maurice rocket richard, star player of the montreal canadiens maurice richard spent his career with the montreal canadiens from 1942 to 1960. Free wallpapers download of maurice richard movie, hero, heroine, etc is available in our gallery section. The hockey hall of fame waived the usual threeyear waiting period and immediately inducted richard in 1961. What are some examples of racism in the movie the rocket. The rocket is based on the life and times of the montreal canadiens great maurice richard.
The rocket traces the meteoric rise of hockey legend maurice richard dupuis, from his humble beginnings as a montreal machinist during the depression to star of the canadiens and the greatest scorer in hockey. Maurice richard collection up for bids at classic auctions. The storys publication, and subsequent adaptation into a national film board animated short helped. I flipped the card just like my uncle jack did when he was a boy, and when i looked down, i. Richard was the first nhl player to score 50 goals in a season, and 500 goals on his career. It features appearances by national hockey league players mike ricci, sean avery. Although i never saw a game in which he played, rocket richard is my favourite player of all time. August 4, 1921 may 27, 2000 was a canadian professional ice hockey player who played 18 seasons in the national hockey league nhl for the montreal canadiens. Maurice richard 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Maurice richard his legacy his impact maurice richard the maurice rocket richard trophy is awarded annually to the nhls leading goalscorer. The maurice richard story is a frenchcanadian biopic about the ice hockey player maurice the rocket richard. The rocket was the most prolific goalscorer of his era, the first to achieve the feat of 50 goals in 50 games.
The film takes us through his early years as a working poor. Since 1999, the nhl has awarded the maurice richard trophy to the leagues leading goal scorer during the regular season. Joseph henri maurice rocket richard pc cc oq was a canadian professional ice hockey. The legend of rocket richard in hd video with movie plot in the late 1930s, a young machinist named maurice richard distinguished himself as a ice hockey player of preternatural talent. Workingclass quebecois hockey player maurice richard roy dupuis becomes a hero to french canadians as he stars for the famous montreal canadiens in the 1940s and 50s. A story about quebecs most famous hockey player, maurice the rocket richard, focusing on the struggles of a french canadian in the national hockey league dominated by anglophones. Although i never got to see him play, maurice richards name is of course synomanous to hockey, i also like the movie that was made about him, i have seen tons of films and interviews, and got to see him play live as a ref, with the montreal canadien oldtimers. He won numerous trophies, and set several records during his 18year career. One of the few french players in an english league, richard has a chip on his shoulder and suffers subtle racial discrimination at the hands of the owner and other players.
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