The Rocket
2005 · 124 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 5,503 VOTES · DIR. Charles Binamé
Overview
In the late 1930s, a young machinist named Maurice Richard distinguished himself as a ice hockey player of preternatural talent. Although that was enough to get him into the Montreal Canadiens, his frequent injuries cost him the confidence of his team and the fans. In the face of these doubts, Richard eventually shows the kind of aggressive and skillful play that would make him one of the greatest players of all time as "The Rocket." However for all his success, Richard and his fellow French Canadians face constant discrimination in a league dominated by the English speaking. Although a man of few words, Richard begins to speak his own mind about the injustice which creates a organizational conflict that would culminate in his infamous 1955 season suspension that sparks an ethnic riot in protest. In the face of these challenges, Richard must decide who exactly is he playing for.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,114 lines
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00:00:43 THE ROCKET
00:06:54 - First line...
00:12:48 (cars honking)
00:16:42 - You were hoping for better?
00:21:43 Len Rowlston.
00:27:11 - Good. And then?
00:30:26 Maurice accelerates powerfully!
00:34:32 - Yes.
00:42:01 - We've had some bad times, Senator, but something's changed.
00:46:36 - She's so beautiful!
00:50:05 - lt's their decision...
00:54:07 - The commissioner sees no reason to stop Dill from playing.
01:00:51 - l've seen many battles.
01:04:49 - No sweat, l always lose.
01:08:54 We have to be ten times better.
01:13:33 No, you were extraordinary, you earned it.
01:18:25 For years you've been biting your tongue.
01:21:57 - Watch number 9. Don't let him go by.
01:32:13 l shouldn't have to point this out
01:37:04 - You've taken on Campbell in the paper!
01:43:17 (crowd booing)
01:51:32 Campbell's presence was the ultimate provocation.
01:55:29 - We haven't fought in so long
14:00:00 the hero of sports fans