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Claude Jutra

Mar 11, 1930 - Nov 05, 1986 (56 years old) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Claude Jutra, a prominent Canadian actor and filmmaker, had honors named after him, like the Prix Jutra and the Claude Jutra Award, recognizing his impact on Quebec cinema. Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, he went missing in 1986 and was found dead in 1987, his death ruled a drowning. Allegations of sexual misconduct with underage boys in 2016 led to the removal of his name from awards and public places. The Globe and Mail noted the rapid downfall of his reputation after the initial accusation, prompting the film industry and governments to swiftly erase his name from trophies, parks, and streets within 24 hours.

Known For

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A Chairy Tale
Young Man
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Mon oncle Antoine
Fernand, Clerk
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Act of the Heart
Party
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À tout prendre
Claude
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Claude Jutra: An Unfinished Story
Self (archive footage)
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The Tin Flute
M. Létourneau
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Les Jours et les Nuits
Self
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The Rape of a Sweet Young Girl
Doctor
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Till Death Do Us Part
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Knowing to Learn
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