Destiny to Order (1989)
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- R
- 2h 7min
- Comedy, Fantasy
- 09 Feb 1990 (Canada)
- Movie
A novelist must come to terms with his characters in this changing reality comedy.
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Cast
| Stephen Ouimette | ... |
J. D. Baird
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| Alberta Watson | ... |
Thalia / Marla / Nicole
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Victoria Snow | ... |
Mellie
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| Michael Ironside | ... |
Kenrick
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| George Buza | ... |
Burgundy Red
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| Denis Forest | ... |
Chicout
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| Hrant Alianak | ... |
Marlay
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Ingrid Veninger | ... |
Biker chick
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Lee-Max Walton | ... |
Billy
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Stewart Bick | ... |
Hippie
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| Maria Vacratsis | ... |
Lisa
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| A.C. Peterson | ... |
Biker with Crowbar
(as Alar Aedma)
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| Jane Luk | ... |
Luke the Photographer
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Daniel Barnes | ... |
Thalia's Band #1
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Michael St. Clair | ... |
Thalia's Band #2
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Micah Barnes | ... |
Thalia's Band #3
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Paul Taylor | ... |
Thalia's Band #4
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| Jefferson Mappin | ... |
Banjo
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Richardo Keens-Douglas | ... |
Cop #1
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| Richard Sali | ... |
Cop #2
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Robbie Rox | ... |
Biker
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Mark Melymick | ... |
Reporter #1
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Heather-Lynne Meacock | ... |
Reporter #2
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Arthur Corber | ... |
Reporter #3
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Sean Ryerson | ... |
Cabbie
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Roy Sallows | ... |
Bouncer #1
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| Kevin Rushton | ... |
Bouncer #2
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Janet Land | ... |
Nurse
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Carson T. Foster | ... |
Luke's assistant
(as Carson Foster)
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The Razorbacks | ... |
Themselves - Street Band (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jim Purdy | ||
Written by
| Jim Purdy | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Jonathan Goodwill | ... | producer |
| John Kramer | ... | producer |
| Michael MacMillan | ... | executive producer |
| Seaton McLean | ... | producer |
| Scott Shepherd | ... | associate producer (as Scott Pastore) |
| Peter Alan Sussman | ... | executive producer (as Peter Sussman) |
Music by
| Dave Gray | ||
Cinematography by
| Ludek Bogner | ||
Editing by
| Ian Webster | ||
Art Direction by
| Ian Brock | ||
Costume Design by
| Laurie Drew | ||
Art Department
| John Wilcox | ... | set painter |
Sound Department
| Peter Clements | ... | sound mixer |
| Christian T. Cooke | ... | re-recording mixer / sound |
| Barry Gilmore | ... | sound editor |
| Jack Heeren | ... | sound |
| Jeremy MacLaverty | ... | sound editor |
| Anna Pafomow | ... | sound editor |
| Eric Zimmer | ... | boom operator |
Visual Effects by
| Lisa Atkinson | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ben Mark Holzberg | ... | still photographer |
| Michael McMurray | ... | gaffer |
Location Management
| Randy Kennedy | ... | location manager |
| Mark Moore | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Sandy Castonguay | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Susan Haller | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
- Atlantis Films
- Cineplex Odeon Films
- First Choice Canadian Communication Corporation
- JPK Film Productions
- Ontario Film Development Corporation
- Premier Choix TVEC
- Super Ecran
- Téléfilm Canada
Distributors
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1990) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Anthony-Borgese Communications (1990) (United States) (video)
- BCB Distribution (1990) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- CD World
- Cineplex-Odeon Home Video (1990) (Canada) (VHS)
- Concorde Video (1990) (West Germany) (video)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2014) (United States)
- MCA (1990) (Canada) (VHS)
- Nikkatsu (1992) (Japan) (VHS)
- Off Hollywood Video (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Studio Entertainment (1990) (United States) (video)
- Vestron Video International (1990) (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A writer starts running into the characters he's created in real life. Alberta is his fantasy woman, who starts out as a sexy rock singer. However, when the bad guy in his novel (played by Michael Ironside) gets his hands on the manuscript and starts making changes of his own, they are all in for a wild ride. Written by Max Power |
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| Taglines | As a writer, J.D. is his own worst critic... until his characters come to life See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Directorial debut for Jim Purdy. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Surrender to Me See more » |
| Crazy Credits | A music video for Thalia's hit song, "Surrender to Me" is played over the end credits for the film, featuring Thalia and her band performing the song, intercut with highlights from the film along with some outtakes and deleted scenes. See more » |