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Destiny to Order (1989)

R | | Comedy , Fantasy | 9 February 1990 (Canada)
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A novelist must come to terms with his characters in this changing reality comedy.

Director:

Jim Purdy

Writer:

Jim Purdy

Stars:

Stephen Ouimette, Alberta Watson, Victoria Snow | See full cast & crew »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Stephen Ouimette ... J. D. Baird
Alberta Watson ... Thalia / Marla / Nicole
Victoria Snow ... Mellie
Michael Ironside ... Kenrick
George Buza ... Burgundy Red
Denis Forest ... Chicout
Hrant Alianak ... Marlay
Ingrid Veninger ... Biker chick
Lee-Max Walton Lee-Max Walton ... Billy
Stewart Bick Stewart Bick ... Hippie
Maria Vacratsis ... Lisa
A.C. Peterson ... Biker with Crowbar (as Alar Aedma)
Jane Luk ... Luke the Photographer
Daniel Barnes Daniel Barnes ... Thalia's Band #1
Michael St. Clair Michael St. Clair ... Thalia's Band #2
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Storyline

A writer starts running into the characters he's created in real life. Alberta is his fantasy woman, who starts out as a sexy rock singer. However, when the bad guy in his novel (played by Michael Ironside) gets his hands on the manuscript and starts making changes of his own, they are all in for a wild ride. Written by Max Power

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Plot Keywords:

singer | writer | scene during end credits | lost | cult film | See All (34) »

Taglines:

As a writer, J.D. is his own worst critic... until his characters come to life

Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

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Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 February 1990 (Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

Fikcja czy rzeczywistosc See more »

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Atlantis Films,Cineplex-Odeon Films,First Choice Canadian Communication Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Directorial debut for Jim Purdy. See more »

Crazy Credits

After the end credits, Thalia is seen locking J.D.'s disk into a safe and it cuts to her smiling, implying that she now maybe in control of J.D.'s life at that point. See more »

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Scariest Night of My Life
Performed by The Razorbacks
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