The Cat in the Bag

The Cat in the Bag (1964)

Le chat dans le sac

A young journalist is unhappy with society and contemplates what he can do about it. Symbolizes the political coming of age of the people of Québec.

Date of release
1964-08-08
TMDB
6.2 / 10 (15)
Runtime
1h 15m
Genres
Drama
Director
Gilles Groulx

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Filmed in: Montreal

The Cat in the Bag is a 1964 drama film by Gilles Groulx, which played a seminal role in the development of Quebec cinema. The film's themes, improvisational style, hand-held camera work and evocative music signalled the emergence of a new generation of Quebec films and filmmakers.

Production

In 1963, Gilles Groulx presented Grant McLean, the director of production at the National Film Board, with a film outline that did not even fill an entire page. The film was shot on a budget of $45,982 (equivalent to $460,381 in 2025).

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