Black List (1995 film)


Black List is a 1995 Canadian thriller film. It was directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, written by Sylvain Guy and produced by Marcel Giroux. Black List stars Michel Côté, Geneviève Brouillette, Sylvie Bourque, André Champagne and Aubert Pallascio.

Plot

Following the trial of a judge who was found with prostitute Gabrielle Angers, Gabrielle gives a list of her clients to a new judge, Jacques Savard, which contains the names of some very influential judges and politicians. Dead bodies and death threats follow. Jacques' own life seems to be in danger.

Release

The film earned $1 million during its theatrical run in Quebec and $800,000 in the United States.

Reception

Black List was the highest-grossing film in Quebec in 1995. It received nine nominations at the 16th Genie Awards, which were held on January 14, 1996.
Guy subsequently wrote and directed The List, an English-language remake of Black List which was released in 2000.

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