Françoise Durocher, waitress

Fictional character played by 24 different actresses, Françoise Durocher is altogether small time waitress, hostess and barmaid. Together, according to the author, they represent the archetypical Québec waitress that everyday waits on us with a smile, despite whatever problems she faces in her personal life. First cinematographic experience of the Brassard-Tremblay tandem, this film full of ironic joy details all the nuances of the waitress living conditions.

Cast

Rita Lafontaine

as Françoise Durocher

Luce Guilbeault

as Françoise Durocher

Louisette Dussault

as Françoise Durocher

Sophie Clément

as Françoise Durocher

Hélène Loiselle

as Françoise Durocher

Michelle Rossignol

as Françoise Durocher

Frédérique Collin

as Françoise Durocher

Monique Mercure

as Françoise Durocher

Amulette Garneau

as Françoise Durocher

Angèle Coutu

as Françoise Durocher

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