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The Terry Fox Story (1983) (TV)
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22 May 1983 (USA) moreTagline:
Courage. Heartbreak. Romance. Determination. morePlot:
The true story about the Canadian cancer amputee hero who decided to run across Canada on only one leg to raise money for cancer research. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
6 wins & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
Well-made biopic of Canadian hero moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Eric Fryer | ... | Terry Fox | |
| Robert Duvall | ... | Bill Vigars | |
| Chris Makepeace | ... | Darrell Fox | |
| Rosalind Chao | ... | Rika Noda | |
| Michael Zelniker | ... | Doug Alward | |
| Elva Mai Hoover | ... | Betty Fox | |
| Frank Adamson | ... | Rolly Fox | |
| Marie McCann | ... | Judith Fox | |
| R.H. Thomson | ... | Dr. Simon | |
| Gloria Figura | ... | Marie | |
| Karen Racicot | ... | French-Canadian Waitress | |
| Matt Craven | ... | Bob Cady | |
| Saul Rubinek | ... | Dan Grey | |
| Chuck Shamata | ... | Wilson | |
| Austin Davis | ... | NFLD Merchant |
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Due to my age, I can only vaguely remember when Terry Fox was running across Canada, but his story is definitely a legendary one here in my country. This is a solid film that begins with his life immediately before his leg is amputated, but it focuses on the actual "Marathon of Hope". Some of the dialogue seems a little unrealistic at times, and the film often moves at too brisk a pace, but the acting is fairly good, and in spite of the flaws, this is a story that needs to be heard if you are unfamiliar with it. Terry Fox is widely regarded as a great Canadian hero...here's your chance to find out why.