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Directed by | Alain DesRochers |
Screenplay by | Nathalie Petrowski |
Produced by | Christian Larouche |
Starring | Mario Saint-Amand |
Cinematography | Yves Bélanger |
Music by | FM Le Sieur |
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Country | Canada |
Language | French |
Budget | $6 million |
Gerry is a 2011 biographical film shot in Quebec about rock singer Gerry Boulet (1946-1990) from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec written by Nathalie Petrowski and directed by Alain DesRochers. The lead role of Boulet was played by Mario Saint-Amand and Jassen Charron played Gerry Boulet in his early days.
Gerry was filmed in Montréal and other places in Québec starting 19 April 2010. The live concert scene where Boulet and his band Offenbach perform in Montreal Forum required the presence of 3000 spectators.
The film was premiered in Boulet's home town Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu on 30 May 2011[1] and launched on Quebec movie theatres on 15 June 2011.[2]