
Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot
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June 1, 2000
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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
Brian McKenna
Writer
Alfonso Peccia
Editor
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Cast
Dennis O'Connor
Narrator

Yvon Roy
Maurice Richard

Paul Stewart
Clarence Campbell
Christian Sbrocca
Hal Laycoe

Alan Fawcett
Ken Reardon