The Terry Fox Story
- TV Movie
- 19831983
- 1h 36min
The true story about the Canadian cancer amputee hero who decided to run across Canada on only one leg to raise money for cancer research.The true story about the Canadian cancer amputee hero who decided to run across Canada on only one leg to raise money for cancer research.The true story about the Canadian cancer amputee hero who decided to run across Canada on only one leg to raise money for cancer research.
Steve Hunter
- Official at Barrieas Official at Barrie
- (as Steven Hunter)
Robert Desroches
- French Canadian Driveras French Canadian Driver
- (as Robert Des Roches)
Terry Fox has lost a leg to cancer. Frustrated with the lack of public support for or recognition of cancer victims and amputees, he sets himself the task of running across Canada to raise money for cancer research: his "Marathon of Hope". —Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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Well-made biopic of Canadian hero
Due to my age, I can only vaguely remember when Terry Fox was running across Canada, but his story is definitely a legendary one here in my country. This is a solid film that begins with his life immediately before his leg is amputated, but it focuses on the actual "Marathon of Hope". Some of the dialogue seems a little unrealistic at times, and the film often moves at too brisk a pace, but the acting is fairly good, and in spite of the flaws, this is a story that needs to be heard if you are unfamiliar with it. Terry Fox is widely regarded as a great Canadian hero...here's your chance to find out why.
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- Tito-8
- Sep 29, 1999
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