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The Devil's Toy

The Devil's Toy (1966)

0h 15m | PG-13

⭐ 6.3 / 10

This short 1966 documentary dedicated "to all victims of intolerance” depicts the dawn of skateboarding in Montreal. A new activity frowned upon by police and adults, skateboarding gave youngsters a thrilling sensation of speed and freedom. This film - the first Canadian documentary ever made about the sport - captures the exuberance of boys and girls having the time of their lives in free-wheeling downhill locomotion. Jutra's 1966 mockumentary film The Devil's Toy (Rouli-roulant), is a faux-anti-skateboarding propaganda film.

Director: Claude Jutra

Studio: ONF | NFB

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Pierre Charpentier

Pierre Charpentier

as Self (uncredited)

Charles Denner

Charles Denner

as Récitant / Narrator (voice)

Marc Harvey

Marc Harvey

as Himself