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Digital Archives | Sep 16, 1980 | 3:18
Mayor Jean Drapeau aims for an Expo 67 tower
Jean Drapeau's quest: borrowing the Eiffel Tower, building an Expo tower or building one for the Olympic Stadium.
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La Sagouine published by Leméac Editeur Inc.
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Film credits:
Meatballs: CFDC, Famous Players, Haliburton Films, Mount Royal Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
Running: CFDC, Guardian Trust Company, Universal Pictures