Set in 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.
Les Choristes is of 1 hour(s) and 37 minute(s). It is Produced By: Galatée Films, Pathé Renn Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Novo Arturo Films, Vega Film, Miramax. It was released on 2004-03-17. It has an average vote of 7.72 on TMDB.
Genres: Drama
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