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Polytechnique (2009)
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A dramatization of the École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, on December 9, 1989, where 14 female engineering students were murdered (and 13 were wounded) by a 25 year old psychotic misogynist armed with a semi-automatic weapon.
Cast
Maxim Gaudetteas The Assassin
Sébastien Huberdeauas Jean-François
Karine Vanasseas Valérie
Evelyne Brochuas Stéphanie
Martin Watieras Jean-François (voice)
Johanne-Marie Tremblayas Jean-François' Mother
Natalie Hamel-Royas Jean-François' Mother (voice)
Pierre-Yves Cardinalas Éric
Pierre Leblancas Mr. Martineau
Francesca Barcenasas Injured Student at Copier
Ève Duranceauas Student with the Ear Injury
Mathieu Ledouxas Injured Student
Adam Koshas Killer's Roommate
Larissa Corriveauas Killer's Neighboor
Facts
| Release date | February 6, 2009 |
| Runtime | 77 min (1h 17m) — shorter as the 2009 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Crime |
| Language | FR |
| IMDb | tt1194238 |
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Questions
How long is Polytechnique?
Polytechnique runs 77 minutes (1h 17m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Polytechnique worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 716 votes, which places it #69 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 72%) and #558 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Polytechnique?
Polytechnique was directed by Denis Villeneuve. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dune: Part Two (2024), Incendies (2010), Prisoners (2013).
Who stars in Polytechnique?
Maxim Gaudette as The Assassin; Sébastien Huberdeau as Jean-François; Karine Vanasse as Valérie; Evelyne Brochu as Stéphanie; Martin Watier as Jean-François (voice); Johanne-Marie Tremblay as Jean-François' Mother.
What is Polytechnique rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Polytechnique?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35196.