A teenage boy living in a Cape Breton coal mining community during the 1930's finds himself contemplating life and is haunted by a murder he witnessed in town.
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- 6 wins & 5 nominations.
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Jenny Campbell
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| Kiefer Sutherland | ... |
Donald Campbell
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| Peter Donat | ... |
Will Campbell
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| Alan Scarfe | ... |
Sgt. Tom Coldwell
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| Mathieu Carrière | ... |
Father Chaisson
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Chris Wiggins | ... |
Chief Charlie McInnes
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Thomas Peacocke | ... |
Father McKinnon
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| Isabelle Mejias | ... |
Mary McNeil
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Jane McKinnon | ... |
Diana Coldwell
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| Leah Pinsent | ... |
Saxon Coldwell
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Peter Spence | ... |
Joe Campbell
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| Josephine Chaplin | ... |
Marie Chaisson
(as Joséphine Chaplin)
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| Pauline Lafont | ... |
Janine Chaisson
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Roy McMullin | ... |
Paul Ratchford
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Kathy McGuire | ... |
Sister Roberta
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Robbie Gallivan | ... |
Frank Carrey
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Bob Rose | ... |
Danny McIsaac
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Darren Arsenault | ... |
Malcolm Broderick
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| David Ferry | ... |
Walt Roach
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Bette MacDonald | ... |
Nurse
(as Betty MacDonald)
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Fannie Shore | ... |
Mrs. Silver
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Sander Zilbert | ... |
Mr. Silver
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| Tom Rack | ... |
Sol Silver
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| Robert Taylor | ... |
Paddy O'Neil
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Joe MacPherson | ... |
Rory McInnes
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Kevin McKenzie | ... |
Mr. Rankin
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Iris Currie | ... |
Mrs. Carrey
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Francis MacNeil | ... |
Terry O'Shea
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Michael Egyes | ... |
Basil Broderick
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Mary McKinnon | ... |
Aunt Coldwell
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| Stéphane Audran | ... |
Blanche (uncredited)
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Ed Macdonald | ... |
Monsieur Chaisson (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Daniel Petrie | ||
Written by
| Daniel Petrie | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Susan Cavan | ... | executive producer |
| René Cleitman | ... | co-producer |
| Paulo De Oliveira | ... | associate producer |
| Denis Héroux | ... | producer |
| Frank Jacobs | ... | executive producer |
| John Kemeny | ... | producer |
Music by
| Claude Bolling | ||
Cinematography by
| Claude Agostini | ||
Editing by
| Susan Shanks | ||
Editorial Department
| Peter Wintonick | ... | additional editor |
Casting By
| Arden R. Ryshpan | ||
Production Design by
| Wolf Kroeger | ||
Art Direction by
| Richard Harrison | ||
Costume Design by
| Renée April | ||
Production Management
| Peter Bray | ... | unit manager |
| Stéphane Reichel | ... | production manager |
| Bill Wiggins | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pierre Magny | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Michel Brochu | ... | lead carpenter |
| Rejean Brochu | ... | construction supervisor |
| Reet Puhm | ... | key scenic artist |
Sound Department
| Don White | ... | foley recording mixer / re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Michael Kavanagh | ... | special effects |
| Martin Malivoire | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jean-Marc Casavant | ... | second assistant camera |
| Paul Gravel | ... | focus puller |
| Takashi Seida | ... | still photographer |
| Al Smith | ... | camera operator |
| David Usher | ... | gaffer |
Location Management
| Kevin McKenzie | ... | location coordinator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Laurence Lemaire | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Betsy Manheimer | ... | assistant to producer |
| Nicole M. Webster | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
- International Cinema Corporation (ICC) (presents)
- Bay Boy Productions
- Films A2
- France 2 (FR2)
- Hachette-Fox Productions
- Home Box Office (HBO) (with the participation of)
- International Cinema
- Ministère de la Culture (with the participation of)
- Téléfilm Canada (with the participation of)
Distributors
- Pan-Canadian Film Distributors (1984) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Orion Pictures (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1985) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Hachette-Fox Distribution (1985) (France) (theatrical) (as G.I.E Fox Hachette Distribution)
- Rank Film Distributors (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1985) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Globo Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Pan-Canadian Video Presentations (1985) (Canada) (VHS)
- VCL Communications (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- A & R Brochu Construction (set construction company)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A Roman Catholic teenage boy in Nova Scotia during the 1930s faces various growing-up problems: Should he 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?
Written by Paul Emmons |
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Box Office
| Budget | CAD4,248,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | First leading role for Kiefer Sutherland. See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Lloyd's of London (1936). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Rustic Jig See more » |