The Devil's Toy
Cast
Charles Denner Pierre Charpentier Marc Harvey
Credits
Written by: Jim Harris 
Claude Jutra
Music: Pierre F. Brault
Produced by: Marcel Martin
Plot
Dedicated “to all victims of intolerance,” "The Devil’s Toy" is a faux–public service documentary that chronicles the early days of skateboarding in Montreal.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Devil's Toy (1966) is a Canadian short film directed by Claude Jutra. It stars Pierre Charpentier, Charles Denner and Marc Harvey. It runs 15 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (212 votes)
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