Terry (TV 2005)

The story of Terry Fox's unprecendented cross-Canada marathon on an artificial leg for cancer research that made him a national hero.

Director:

Don McBrearty

Writer:

Dennis Foon

Stars:

Shawn Ashmore, Ryan McDonald, Noah Reid

1 win & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shawn Ashmore	...	Terry Fox
Ryan McDonald	...	Doug Alward (as Ryan MacDonald)
Noah Reid	...	Darrell Fox
Matt Gordon	...	Bill Vigars
Catherine Disher	...	Betty Fox
David Huband	...	Rolly Fox
Adam Butcher	...	Chad
David Keeley	...	Bobby Orr
Shauna MacDonald	...	Truck-Stop Waitress
Shannon Lawson	...	Mrs. Jones
Amber Cull	...	Nancy Fox
Darryl Flatman	...	Fred Fox
Vivien Endicott Douglas	...	Judy Fox (as Vivien Endicott-Douglas)
Mack Furlong	...	Newfoundland Reporter
Oscar Evans	...	Small Boy

Storyline

"Terry" tells the story of 21-year old amputee Terry Fox who attempted to run across Canada with only one leg. Unfortunately, he only made it to Thunder Bay, Ontario when he died, one month before his 23nd birthday yet his memories will live on forever in the hearts of Canadians everywhere.

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Plot Keywords:

hero | canada | canadian | cancer | amputee | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 2005 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shaftesbury Films, Shaftesbury Heroes

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

CGI was used to provide Shawn Ashmore with a prosthetic leg

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Goofs

During the opening scenes in Newfoundland, The Rooms are visible in the background. The Rooms were not built until 2002-2004, 25 years after Terry Fox's run.

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Connections

Remake of The Terry Fox Story (1983)

User Reviews

A real Canadian hero I'll never forget

A more PC view of Terry's incredible feat that bonded many Canadians and thousands worldwide in a mutual battle. Still & all, got a little verklempt at how personable our hero was portrayed, his pain & endurance clear, but not in your face. Great re-enactments of archive footage for the benefit of a younger audience. A good docu-drama best viewed annually: like "Saving Private Ryan" on D-day, like "Braveheart" on Robbie Burns day, like "The Bells of St. Mary's" at Christmastide; to remind us of the emotional ties we have with the battles we wage. It's not so much the performance but the discussions or private thoughts that ensue.