The Bay Boy (1984)

A Roman Catholic teenage boy in Nova Scotia during the 1930s faces various growing-up problems: Should be become a priest? What should he do about the murder he witnessed, committed by a ... See full summary »

Director:

Daniel Petrie

Writer:

Daniel Petrie

Stars:

Liv Ullmann, Kiefer Sutherland, Peter Donat

6 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Liv Ullmann	...	Jenny Campbell
Kiefer Sutherland	...	Donald Campbell
Peter Donat	...	Will Campbell
Alan Scarfe	...	Sgt. Tom Coldwell
Mathieu Carrière	...	Father Chaisson
Chris Wiggins	...	Chief Charlie McInnes
Thomas Peacocke	...	Father McKinnon
Isabelle Mejias	...	Mary McNeil
Jane McKinnon	...	Diana Coldwell
Leah Pinsent	...	Saxon Coldwell
Peter Spence	...	Joe Campbell
Josephine Chaplin	...	Marie Chaisson (as Joséphine Chaplin)
Pauline Lafont	...	Janine Chaisson
Roy McMullin	...	Paul Ratchford
Kathy McGuire	...	Sister Roberta

Storyline

A Roman Catholic teenage boy in Nova Scotia during the 1930s faces various growing-up problems: Should be become a priest? What should he do about the murder he witnessed, committed by a local cop and upstanding parishioner? And how far should he go with his girl friend, who happens to be the murderer's daughter?

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Plot Keywords:

1930s | murder | spanking | religion | first sexual experience | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Canada France

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 February 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bad Company

Filming Locations:

Glace Bay, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 4,248,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Antenne-2, Bay Boy Productions, Films A2

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Donald and Mary are seen together in bed eating chocolate cake, creaking can be heard around them on the floor, though neither of them move. It is most likely sounds made by the crew or cameramen.

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Connections

References Lloyd's of London (1936)

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Soundtracks

"Les patineurs (Skaters Waltz)"
(uncredited)
Music by Emil Waldteufel
Performed by Donkin Citizens Band

User Reviews

A truly great film, but only once seen on Showtime

This film is superb in every way.... story, writing, direction, casting.... everything! But, alas, it was seen but once.... one time only on Showtime... and then desappeared forever from the tv scene. Something about it's Canadian genesis, some say, but if ever there was a movie that would be a real blockbuster, The Bay Boy is that film. Incredibly, I happened to see the film in it's one and only showing on cable television, back in 1984 or 85. Now, it is available only on VHS but I wait in hope that it will surface again on DVD.

I repeat, this movie is a really great film....... four stars or better!!!