Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story (2005)
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- PG
- 1h 30min
- Biography, Drama
- 06 Nov 2005 (Canada)
- TV Movie
Based on the book written by Walter Gretzky, recounting his recovery from a stroke which left him without any memory of his son Wayne.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast
| Tom McCamus | ... |
Walter 'Wally' Gretzky
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| Victoria Snow | ... |
Phyllis Gretzky
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| Tara Spencer-Nairn | ... |
Kim Gretzky
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| Matthew Edison | ... |
Ian Kohler
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| Kris Holden-Ried | ... |
Wayne Gretzky
(as Kristen Holden-Ried)
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| Robert Bockstael | ... |
Butch
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| David Lawrence Brown | ... |
Eddie Ramer
(as Dave Brown)
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| Shaun Johnston | ... |
Rob Coyne
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| Mark Krysko | ... |
Keith Gretzky
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| Darren Bachynski | ... |
Glen Gretzky
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| Carey Feehan | ... |
Brent Gretzky
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Gill Hawkins | ... |
Young Wayne Gretzky
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Jessica Renman | ... |
Kim Gretzky at 10
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Lessia Petriv | ... |
Mary Gretzky
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| Brian Paul | ... |
Dr. DeVilliers
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Reese Schoeppe | ... |
Brendan
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Llyn Stuart | ... |
Brendan's Dad
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| Karen Gartner | ... |
Heckling Parent
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Rick Ash | ... |
Father / Novice Coach
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| Brendan Meyer | ... |
Goalie
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| Kade Philps | ... |
Crying Boy
(as Kade Phillips)
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| Coralie Cairns | ... |
Chedole Doctor
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| Nathaniel Arcand | ... |
Paramedic
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Renee Christianson | ... |
ICU Nurse #1
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Diana Frechette | ... |
ICU Nurse #2
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Mitch Liddell | ... |
Head Referee
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| Don Cherry | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Ron MacLean | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Dean Bennett | ||
Written by
| Walter Gretzky | ... | (book "Walter Grezsky: On Family, Hockey and Healing") |
| Carol Hay | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Carolynne Bell | ... | producer |
| Susan Cavan | ... | executive producer |
| Tom Cox | ... | executive producer |
| Claire Freeland | ... | associate producer |
| Glen Gretzky | ... | associate producer |
| Carol Hay | ... | co-producer |
| Jordy Randall | ... | producer |
Music by
| Christopher Dedrick | ||
Cinematography by
| Roger Vernon | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ralph Brunjes | ||
Editorial Department
| Paul Deakin | ... | on-line editor |
| Gary Fluxgold | ... | editor: electronic press kit |
| Stephen Roque | ... | first assistant editor |
| Michael Thibodeau | ... | colorist |
| Gord Ventura | ... | dailies colorist |
Casting By
| Robin D. Cook | ||
| Rhonda Fisekci | ||
Production Design by
| John Blackie | ||
Art Direction by
| Myron Hyrak | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jim Murray | ||
Costume Design by
| Jennifer Haffenden | ||
Makeup Department
| Linda Bourgon | ... | key hair stylist |
| Rosemarie Diekmann | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Noreen Jani | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Prudence Olenik | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Claire Freeland | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Doug Steeden | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alex Burnett | ... | third assistant director |
| Jesse Cooper | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Ehud Ellman | ... | first assistant director |
| Cory Faulkner | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Renee Baril | ... | prop buyer |
| Dan Beggs | ... | set dresser |
| Doug Blackie | ... | property master |
| Melanie Raevn Brasch | ... | art department trainee (as Melanie 'Raevn' Brasch) / graphic designer (as Melanie Brasch) |
| Cathy Cooper | ... | carpenter (as Kathy Cooper) |
| Shelly Goldsack | ... | assistant props |
| Amanda Griffiths | ... | painter |
| George Griffiths | ... | paint coordinator |
| Wayne Jeannotte | ... | carpenter |
| Avery King | ... | set dresser |
| Bruce MacPherson | ... | carpenter |
| Tom McLaughlin | ... | on-set dresser |
| Mateusz Odrobny | ... | assistant art director |
| Shanna Orgovan | ... | assistant set dresser |
| Marty Shostak | ... | construction coordinator |
| Richard Stevens | ... | paint foreman |
Sound Department
| Matt Ahrens | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Garrell Clark | ... | sound mixer |
| John Elliot | ... | foley assistant |
| Paul Germann | ... | sound effects editor |
| Steve Hammond | ... | foley artist |
| Ronayne Higginson | ... | dialogue editor |
| Garrett Kerr | ... | sound effects editor |
| Martin Lee | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Geo Major | ... | boom operator |
| David McCallum | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Lou Solakofski | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Randy Wilson | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Geoff Bacchus | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Gary Couto | ... | digital compositor |
| Paul Deakin | ... | visual effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Amanda Bartlett | ... | camera trainee |
| James Clare | ... | first assistant camera |
| Doug Hallett | ... | grip |
| Perry Harris | ... | lamp operator |
| Brett Manyluk | ... | second assistant camera |
| Peter Markowski | ... | best boy electric |
| Damon Moreau | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| Dave Oudshoorn | ... | grip |
| Dan Power | ... | still photographer |
| Alison J. Stewart | ... | best boy grip (as Alison Rigby) |
| Mike Tomiuk | ... | lamp operator |
| Ostap Toroshenko | ... | key grip |
| Al Wightmore | ... | generator operator |
| Martin Wilde | ... | gaffer |
| Jeff Connors | ... | dolly pusher (uncredited) |
| Chooch Paglaro | ... | video playback supervisor (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Shannon Ball | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Kris Rurka | ... | extras casting |
| Lisa Baylin | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
| Sara Kay | ... | casting associate (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mary Hyde-Kerr | ... | on-set costume supervisor |
| Lynnette Kuchera | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Heather Leverington | ... | costume truck supervisor (as Heather Wood) |
| Karen Swiderski | ... | costume buyer |
Location Management
| Jake Chapman | ... | assistant location manager |
| Kendall Gawryluk | ... | location production assistant |
| Mark Kandborg | ... | location production assistant |
| Joanna Manchur | ... | location production assistant (as Joanna Krupicz) |
| Eric Rebalkin | ... | location manager |
| Jim Smith | ... | location production assistant |
| Edward Zachara | ... | trainee location manager (as Ed Zachara) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Michele Patsula | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Brian Aebly | ... | driver: camera truck |
| Frank Biro | ... | driver: grip truck |
| Tim Blair | ... | driver: star trailer |
| Kim Breckenridge | ... | driver: van |
| Alfie Creighton | ... | driver: fuel truck |
| Bill Jansen | ... | driver: van (as Bill Jensen) |
| Ralph McCoy | ... | driver: van |
| Grant McPhee | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Grant Profit | ... | driver: electric truck |
| Kevin Profit | ... | driver: cable truck |
| Travis Slade | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Kathi Vold | ... | transportation captain |
| Ken Zilka | ... | driver: hair/makeup truck |
Additional Crew
| Laurette Bourassa | ... | production coordinator |
| Chris Cabrera | ... | sous chef |
| Brian Copping | ... | stand-in |
| Chandra Deedman | ... | business affairs |
| Tony Desmond | ... | production accountant |
| Joe Duquette | ... | chef |
| Moira Farr | ... | consultant |
| Claude Forest | ... | insurance broker |
| Brian Freeman | ... | creative head of special projects: CBC |
| Jan Gillan | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Michelle Gougeon | ... | production coordinator |
| Andrea Huck | ... | assistant publicist |
| Fran Humphreys | ... | publicist |
| Paul Jennison | ... | accountant: post-production |
| Jim Kennedy | ... | on-set craft service |
| Dianne King | ... | assistant to producer |
| Jason Lee | ... | business affairs |
| John McAndrew | ... | story consultant |
| Jay Morberg | ... | assistant to business affairs |
| Tracy Noga | ... | trainee production coordinator |
| Nancy Ruschin | ... | accounting clerk |
| Adam Swica | ... | title designer |
| Craig Tkachuk | ... | consultant: hockey |
| Lucy Veale | ... | coordinator: Toronto (as Lucy Johnson) |
| Rachel Viszmeg | ... | craft service assistant |
Production Companies
- Accent Entertainment Corporation
- Alberta Filmworks
- Canadian Television Fund (produced and developed with the participation of)
- Grerat Bloc Productions (produced in association with)
- The Alberta Film Development Program of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (produced with the participation of)
- The Can West Western Independent Producers Fund (produced with the participation of)
Distributors
- Alpha Media (2006) (China) (tv)
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) (2005) (Canada) (tv)
- MarVista Entertainment (2005) (World-wide)
- Monarch Home Video
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) (acknowledgement) (A.C.T.R.A.)
- Cal-B-Ques Catering (catering)
- Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) (with the assistance of)
- Directors Guild of Canada: Alberta (acknowledgement) (Directors Guild Of Canada - Alberta District Council)
- Directors Guild of Canada: Ontario (acknowledgement) (Directors Guild Of Canada - Ontario District Council)
- Eastern Script Service (script clearances)
- Eyes Post (dailies transfer facilities)
- I.A.T.S.E. Local 669 (acknowledgement) (I.A.T.S.E. 669 - International Photographers - Canada)
- IATSE Local 210 (acknowledgement) (I.A.T.S.E. 210)
- Multimedia Risk Consultants and Insurance Brokers (insurance)
- Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC) (with the assistance of)
- Royal Bank of Canada (interim financing)
- Teamsters Local 362 (acknowledgement) (Teamsters 362)
- Telefilm Canada COGECO Program Development Fund (developed with the assistance of)
- The Lab (film processing)
- William F. White International (grip and lighting equipment)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Based on the book "On Family, Hockey and Healing" by Walter Gretzky See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features Hockey Night in Canada (1952). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I Will Remember You See more » |