The Terry Fox Story (1983)
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- 1h 37min
- Biography, Drama
- 22 May 1983 (USA)
- TV Movie
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.
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Awards:
- 8 wins & 5 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Robert Duvall | ... |
Bill Vigars
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Eric Fryer | ... |
Terry Fox
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| Chris Makepeace | ... |
Darrell Fox
(as Christopher Makepeace)
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| Rosalind Chao | ... |
Rika Noda
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| Michael Zelniker | ... |
Doug Alward
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| Elva Mai Hoover | ... |
Betty Fox
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| Frank Adamson | ... |
Rolly Fox
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Marie McCann | ... |
Judith Fox
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Clyde Rose | ... |
Fisherman
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Austin Davis | ... |
NFLD Merchant
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| Matt Craven | ... |
Bob Cady
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Jeremy Brown | ... |
M.C. Nathan Phillips Square
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| Sheldon Rybowski | ... |
Gogie
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Dorothy Wyatt | ... |
Mayor Wyatt
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Steve Hunter | ... |
Official at Barrie
(as Steven Hunter)
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| Robert Desroches | ... |
French Canadian Driver
(as Robert Des Roches)
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Jayne Foster | ... |
Jeffrey's Mother
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| Karen Racicot | ... |
French Canadian Waitress
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Howard Siegel | ... |
Orderly
(as Howie Siegel)
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Laura Vickers | ... |
Jill
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Chris Stodard | ... |
Scott
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Gary Darycott | ... |
Gregg
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Gary Baker | ... |
Spectator
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Wayne Brace | ... |
Intro Voice (voice)
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| Barry Greene | ... |
Man in crowd #1
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Al Coombs | ... |
Man in crowd #2
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Lori Chodos | ... |
Girl #1
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Laurie Oberding | ... |
Girl #2
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Jaclyn Stevens | ... |
Girl #3
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Ian Heath | ... |
Little Boy
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| Brian Kaulback | ... |
Man with bullhorn
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| Murray Lowry | ... |
Driver with $5.00
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Susan Payne | ... |
Rika's Friend
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| Saul Rubinek | ... |
Dan Grey - Special Appearance
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| Chuck Shamata | ... |
Wilson - Special Appearance
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| R.H. Thomson | ... |
Dr. Simon - Special Appearance
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Patrick Watson | ... |
Peg Leg - Special Appearance
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| Paul Bernardo | ... |
Runner No. 7 (uncredited)
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Gloria Figura | ... |
Marie (uncredited)
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| Alf Humphreys | ... |
Lecturer (uncredited)
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Roberta Weiss | ... |
Jeannie (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ralph L. Thomas | ... | (as R.L. Thomas) |
Written by
| John Kastner | ... | (story by) & |
| Rose Kastner | ... | (story by) |
| Edward Hume | ... | (screenplay by) |
Produced by
| Bob Cooper | ... | producer (as Robert Cooper) |
| John M. Eckert | ... | associate producer |
| Michael A. Levine | ... | executive producer |
| Gurston I. Rosenfeld | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Bill Conti | ||
Cinematography by
| Richard Ciupka | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ron Wisman | ||
Editorial Department
| Bryon White | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Gavin Mitchell | ||
Art Direction by
| Gavin Mitchell | ||
Set Decoration by
| Mark S. Freeborn | ... | (as Mark Freeborn) |
Makeup Department
| Michèle Burke | ... | makeup artist (as Michelle Burke) |
| Malcolm Tanner | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Joyce Kozy King | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Hagan Beggs | ... | assistant director |
| Bill Corcoran | ... | first assistant director |
| Jacques Hubert | ... | assistant director |
| Bruce Moriarty | ... | assistant director |
| Kim H. Winther | ... | assistant director (as Kim Winther) |
Art Department
| George Farrell | ... | assistant property master |
| Paul Harding | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Rolf Harvey | ... | assistant art director |
| Dan Wladyka | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Terry Burke | ... | foley editor |
| Bruce Carwardine | ... | sound recordist |
| Glen Gauthier | ... | boom operator |
| Austin Grimaldi | ... | re-recording |
| Joe Grimaldi | ... | re-recording |
| Jim Hopkins | ... | sound editor |
| Richard Kelly | ... | assistant sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Beer | ... | general operator (as Mike Beer) |
| Andy Chmura | ... | camera operator |
| Ted Churchill | ... | steadicam operator |
| John Ferguson | ... | best boy |
| Steve Ferrier | ... | gaffer |
| James Kohne | ... | grip |
| Michael Kohne | ... | key grip |
| Lawrie Raskin | ... | still photographer |
| Neil Seale | ... | first assistant camera |
| Kerry Smart | ... | second assistant camera |
| Gary Deneault | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Gail Harvey | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Linda Egan | ... | extras casting |
| Karen Pike | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Linda Kemp | ... | wardrobe mistress (as Lynda Kemp) |
| Erla Lank | ... | assistant wardrobe mistress |
Location Management
| Otta Hanus | ... | unit location manager |
Music Department
| Stephen A. Hope | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sarah Grahame | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Brian O'Hara | ... | driver captain |
Additional Crew
| Debra Beers | ... | craft service (as Debbie Beers) |
| Ann Fitzgerald | ... | production accountant |
| Kelly Makin | ... | production assistant |
| Marlee Novak | ... | assistant to the producer / unit publicist |
| Carole Riback | ... | production assistant |
| Deborah Zwicker | ... | production coordinator |
Thanks
| Larry Grossman | ... | the producers wish to thank for their cooperation: Minister of Health, Government of Ontario |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1983) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Manson Internaional (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1984) (Australia) (theatrical) (as 'Heart of a Champion')
- Astral Video (1984) (Canada) (VHS) (Dubbed)
- Roadshow Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Family Tyme Video Productions (1985) (Canada) (VHS) (Dubbed)
- Nickelodeon Pictures (1984) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Pre Cert release)
- Herald Film Company (1984) (Japan) (theatrical)
- HBO Max (2022) (United States) (video)
- Toshiba Eizo Soft (2013) (Japan) (VHS)
- Vídeo Network (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Canadian Casting Associates (casting by)
- Bank of Montreal (corporate sponsor)
- Pathé Sound and Post Production Center (re-recorded at)
- Film Opticals (opticals and titles)
- T'nT Negative Cutting Services (negative cutting)
- Motion Picture Guarantors Ltd. (completion bond by)
- Department of Transportation & Communication, Government of Ontario (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- Guardian Capital Group (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- Balloon Express Co. (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- Canon Canada (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- It's A Family Affair Motorhomes & V.I.P. Coaches (vans supplied by)
- Canadian Cancer Society (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- Air Canada (air transportation courtesy of: as a contribution to cancer research)
- Holiday Inn (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- City of Toronto (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- Westpark Hospital (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- Ontario Provincial Police (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- City of St. John's, Newfoundland (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- The City of Vancouver (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- Xerox (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- Marine Atlantic (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- Claire De Lune Restaurant (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- The September 19th Committee (the producers wish to thank for their cooperation)
- Chumcity (courtesy of: news cruisers & personel)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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".
Written by Murray Chapman |
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| Taglines | Courage. Heartbreak. Romance. Determination. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,400,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Eric Fryer is a real-life amputee who, like the title character he portrays in this movie, lost a leg to cancer. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in You Don't Have to Die (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Runner See more » |