Hard Core Logo (1996)

Director:

Bruce McDonald

Writers:

Noel S. Baker (screenwriter)
Michael Turner (book)

Release Date:

11 October 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Music

Tagline:

4 guys - 5 nights - 3000 miles - 764 gallons of gas - 987 bottles of beer - 3457 cigarettes - 1 last shot

Plot:

Bruce Macdonald follows punk bank Hard Core Logo on a harrowing last-gasp reunion tour throughout Western Canada...

Plot Keywords:

Road | Punk | Canada | Fake Documentary | Band

Awards:

4 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Hugh Dillon	...	Joe Dick
Callum Keith Rennie	...	Billy Tallent / Jenifur
John Pyper-Ferguson	...	John Oxenberger
Bernie Coulson	...	Pipefitter
Julian Richings	...	Bucky Haight
Benita Ha	...	Pipefitter's Girlfriend
Claudia Ferri	...	John Oxenberger's Girlfriend
Joey Ramone	...	Joey Ramone
Corrine Koslo	...	Laura Cromartie
Bruce McDonald	...	Documentary Filmmaker
Danny Nowak	...	Documentary Cameraman
Jochen A. Schliessler	...	Documentary Sound Recordist (as Jochen Schliessler)
Jeremy Bishop	...	Bongo Player
Tony Tucker	...	Bongo Player
Art Bergmann	...	Himself

MPAA:

Rated R for strong language, substance abuse, some violence and sexuality.

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English | German

Color:

Black and White | Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

New Zealand:R18 | Canada:14A (Ontario) (Canadian Home Video rating) | Australia:MA | USA:R | Germany:12

Filming Locations:

British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Terminal City Pictures

Trivia:

When Joe Dick is talking to Mary the Fan after the Regina show, a poster can be seen over his shoulder for a Canadian band called the Hard Rock Miners. Michael Turner, the author of the book this film is based on, was a founding member of the Hard Rock Miners.

Quotes:

Mulligan: Say they make six G's... you know, and they take my fifteen percent. The band, the food, the gas, hotel... uh... four guys, 3000 miles, five nights. At this point, you do it for love.

Movie Connections:

References "Jeopardy!" (1984)

Soundtrack:

Hawaii

My favorite movie

Someone once asked me if I were stranded on a desert island and could only watch one movie for the rest of my life, what would it be? Without question, it would be this mockumentary gem from The Great White North. Cheers to all those involved: to Hugh, Callum, John, Bernie, and Julian, whose performances are all top-notch; to Noel and Michael, whose writing exemplify true Canadian talent and spirit; and to Bruce, who brought it all together beautifully. If you haven't seen this movie, FIND IT. You'll laugh, you'll cry, it'll move you.