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The Rocket

The film tells the inspiring true story of Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, a French Canadian hockey legend who defied adversity and prejudice to achieve greatness in the NHL.

Maurice Richard, a talented young machinist, joins the Montreal Canadiens in the late 1930s, but his frequent injuries erode his team's confidence and the fans' expectations.

Info about The Rocket

Studio(s): Cinémaginaire, Alliance Films

Originally Released: United States, Oct 25, 2005

Production Country: Canada

Box Office Gross: $2,019,009.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, Sport