Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot

Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot

10% | Jun 01, 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 Cast

Brian McKenna
Director
Lazlo Barna
Co-Producer

Cast

Maurice Richard
Yvon Roy
Maurice Richard
Clarence Campbell
Paul Stewart
Clarence Campbell
Hal Laycoe
Christian Sbrocca
Hal Laycoe
Ken Reardon
Alan Fawcett
Ken Reardon

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