The Party (1990 film)

The Party (Le Party) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Pierre Falardeau and released in 1990. Loosely based on the prison experiences of convicted Front de libération du Québec terrorist Francis Simard, the film centres on the annual party at the St. Vincent de Paul penitentiary in Laval, Quebec, where a group of prison inmates get to enjoy outside entertainment.

Cast

 * Charlotte Laurier as Alexandra
 * Benoît Dagenais as Becique
 * Julien Poulin as Boyer
 * Lou Babin as Chanteuse western
 * Roger Léger as Francis
 * André Doucet as Ginette
 * Gildor Roy as Jacques
 * Louise Laprade as Journaliste
 * Luc Proulx as Julien
 * Alexis Martin.

Production
Producer Bernadette Payeur said the striptease scene was filmed at the old Saint-Vincent-de-Paul penitentiary. In the scene Charlotte Laurier strips completely naked in front of dozens of extras, many of whom were ex-convicts. "It wasn't always easy to keep them quiet!" - Payeur said.

Awards
The film received four Genie Award nominations at the 12th Genie Awards in 1991, for Best Supporting Actor (Poulin), Best Screenplay (Falardeau), Best Costume Design (Andrée Morin) and Best Editing (Michel Arcand).