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The Dog Who Stopped the War

Original title: La guerre des tuques
  • 1984
  • G
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.2K
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The Dog Who Stopped the War (1984)
ComedyDramaFamily

During Christmas holidays, the children of a small village split themselves into two groups and begin preparing a week-long snowball war. The rivalry opens up tension among group members, es... Read allDuring Christmas holidays, the children of a small village split themselves into two groups and begin preparing a week-long snowball war. The rivalry opens up tension among group members, especially leaders Luc and Sophie.During Christmas holidays, the children of a small village split themselves into two groups and begin preparing a week-long snowball war. The rivalry opens up tension among group members, especially leaders Luc and Sophie.

  • Director
    • André Melançon
  • Writers
    • Roger Cantin
    • Danyèle Patenaude
    • André Melançon
  • Stars
    • Cédric Jourde
    • Marie-Pierre A. D'Amour
    • Julien Elie
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • André Melançon
    • Writers
      • Roger Cantin
      • Danyèle Patenaude
      • André Melançon
    • Stars
      • Cédric Jourde
      • Marie-Pierre A. D'Amour
      • Julien Elie
    • 13User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Cédric Jourde
    Cédric Jourde
    • Luc Chicoine
    Marie-Pierre A. D'Amour
    Marie-Pierre A. D'Amour
    • Sophie Tremblay
    • (as Maripierre A. D'Amour)
    Julien Elie
    Julien Elie
    • Pierre
    • (as Julien Élie)
    Minh Vu Duc
    Minh Vu Duc
    • François 'Les Lunettes'
    Maryse Cartwright
    Maryse Cartwright
    • Lucie Tremblay
    Luc Boucher
    Luc Boucher
    • Ti-Jacques
    Natalie Gagnon
    • France
    Olivier Monette
    • Jean-Louis Lapierre
    Mario Monette
    • Leroux
    Gilbert Monette
    Gilbert Monette
    • Leroux
    Patrick St-Pierre
    Patrick St-Pierre
    • Daniel Blanchette
    • (as Patrick Periz)
    Mathieu Savard
    Mathieu Savard
    • Ti-Guy La Lune
    Jean-François Leblanc
    Jean-François Leblanc
    • Chabot
    Steve Savage
    • Maranda
    Carlos Da Costa
    • Lagace
    François Gratton
    • Frère de François
    Julie Martel
    • Julie
    Christine Dufort
    • Christine
    • Director
      • André Melançon
    • Writers
      • Roger Cantin
      • Danyèle Patenaude
      • André Melançon
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews13

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    10Teek

    A cute movie!

    What can i say about this movie? I have seen it quite a few times since the first time when i was around 6. I have seen the english version and it is done very well. It is a great movie for all ages, but it is directed more for children. I love the childlike humor and appreciate it. If you have not seen it, you should try to rent a copy, you will not be disappointed!
    9Dan-248

    A classic for all kids

    I remember seeing this one when I was seven or eight. I must have found the characters round, because they left a impression in my mind that lasted for a long time after the end of the movie. And the ending, now that's sad, well... for a 7-8 year old kid.

    I had the opportunity of seeing this movie again lately, and found that the plot was too simple, the character, two-dimensional... I guess it's the kind of movie that you can only with the innocence of a young child... Pity...

    I recommend this one for all you parents with small kids... ( I saw it in its original french version, so I cannot tell you whether the translation is good or not.)
    Vamps76

    A great, timeless family film

    One of the more successful movies in Quebec filmmakers' "Contes pour tous" (Tales for All) line of films, La Guerre Des Tuques is a simple story about kids who form 2 groups that will engage in snowball fights during the Christmas holidays.

    Having seen this film recently for the first time since I was a kid, I was amazed at how it hasn't lost any of its appeal after all these years. Adults watching this will get a warm case of nostalgia (as well as some good laughs) and kids will be treated to a tale of friendship, loss and peace all while having a great time. I would say the main theme here is youthful innocence coming to a head with the realities of life.

    I recommend this film to anyone. They don't make em' like this anymore.
    8landypice

    It remember a good time

    This movie was very good because it remember when I was young when I maked snow castle. It was so fun. This movie is interessant. This is a good quebeker movie with no much money and is also a magical movie because their wonderfull castle is very big and beautiful.
    copycat-5

    A classic movie for kids.

    I watched this movie when I was about 8 years old. I taped it and watched it over and over. I loved it so much I even borrowed the novel from the library and red it twice. As a child I didn't read a lot of books for fun so this was a first. I have not seen this movie for 15 years. I recently saw it on TV. It wasn't till now that I realized that it was dubbed. I always thought that it was originally in English.

    This movie is on my list of favourite movies. It's not a spectacular, oscar winning movie but it just brings back memories of how much I use to love it. The ending always left me crying. The values it teaches still rings true today. War does nothing even if it is with snowballs.

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      Remade as an animated film, Snowtime! (2015)
    • Connections
      Featured in Good Neighbours (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      L'amour a pris son temps
      Lyrics by Roger Léger & Danièle Faubert

      Music by Germain Gauthier

      Sung by Nathalie Simard

      Produced and published by Les Productions La Fête Inc.

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    • Release date
      • October 25, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Kako je pas zaustavio rat
    • Filming locations
      • Baie Saint-Paul, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Les Productions La Fête Inc.
      • Société Générale du Cinéma du Québec
      • Téléfilm Canada
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      • CA$1,340,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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