
Once Upon a Time in the East
Two women and a transvestite gay man cross paths in this French Canadian drama. The transvestite is preparing for a drag-queen beauty pageant, and has decided to present himself as Cleopatra. Of the two women, one was just fired from her waitressing job and seeks to go back to work at the nightclub where the beauty pageant is to be held. The other woman's mother has just won one million food stamps.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Il était une fois dans l'Est
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: 1974-05-26
- Runtime: 101 minutes
- Rating: 5.4/10 (7 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie, Les Productions Carle-Lamy
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.539
- Languages: French
Cast & Crew

Denise Filiatrault
as Hélène

Michelle Rossignol
as Pierrette

Frédérique Collin
as Lise Paquette

Sophie Clément
as Carmen

André Montmorency
as Sandra

Amulette Garneau
as Bec de lièvre

Denis Drouin
as Maurice

Jean Archambault
as Hosanna

Gilles Renaud
as Cuirette

Claude Gai
as La Duchesse de Langeais
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon a Time in the East?▼
Once Upon a Time in the East is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1974-05-26.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time in the East?▼
The main cast includes Denise Filiatrault, Michelle Rossignol, Frédérique Collin, Sophie Clément, André Montmorency, .
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in the East online?▼
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Is Once Upon a Time in the East based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of Once Upon a Time in the East?▼
Once Upon a Time in the East has an IMDb rating of 5.4/10 based on 7 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Once Upon a Time in the East?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in the East?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie, Les Productions Carle-Lamy. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Once Upon a Time in the East filmed?▼
Once Upon a Time in the East was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Once Upon a Time in the East?▼
The total runtime of Once Upon a Time in the East is 101 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to Once Upon a Time in the East?▼
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