Plot Summary
Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all his friends worshipped Maurice "Rocket" Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, the boy was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton's. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colours of the opposing team. This animated short, based on the book The Hockey Sweater, is an NFB classic that appeals to hockey lovers of all ages.
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Director & Crew
Sheldon Cohen
Director
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The Sweater (1980) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of The Sweater?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.4/10 based on 22 votes.
Who directed The Sweater?
The Sweater was directed by Sheldon Cohen and released in 1980.
How long is The Sweater?
The Sweater has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1980-08-23
- Status
- Released