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Destiny to Order

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
92
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Destiny to Order (1989)
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
A novelist must come to terms with his characters in this changing reality comedy.A novelist must come to terms with his characters in this changing reality comedy.A novelist must come to terms with his characters in this changing reality comedy.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
92
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jim Purdy
  • Writer
    • Jim Purdy
  • Stars
    • Stephen Ouimette
    • Alberta Watson
    • Victoria Snow
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  • Director
    • Jim Purdy
  • Writer
    • Jim Purdy
  • Stars
    • Stephen Ouimette
    • Alberta Watson
    • Victoria Snow
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    Stephen Ouimette
    Stephen Ouimette
    • J. D. Bairdas J. D. Baird
    Alberta Watson
    Alberta Watson
    • Thaliaas Thalia…
    Victoria Snow
    Victoria Snow
    • Mellieas Mellie
    Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside
    • Kenrickas Kenrick
    George Buza
    George Buza
    • Burgundy Redas Burgundy Red
    Denis Forest
    Denis Forest
    • Chicoutas Chicout
    Hrant Alianak
    Hrant Alianak
    • Marlayas Marlay
    Ingrid Veninger
    • Biker chickas Biker chick
    Lee-Max Walton
    • Billyas Billy
    Stewart Bick
    • Hippieas Hippie
    Maria Vacratsis
    Maria Vacratsis
    • Lisaas Lisa
    A.C. Peterson
    A.C. Peterson
    • Biker with Crowbaras Biker with Crowbar
    • (as Alar Aedma)
    Jane Luk
    Jane Luk
    • Luke the Photographeras Luke the Photographer
    Daniel Barnes
    • Thalia's Band #1as Thalia's Band #1
    Michael St. Clair
    • Thalia's Band #2as Thalia's Band #2
    Micah Barnes
    • Thalia's Band #3as Thalia's Band #3
    Paul Taylor
    • Thalia's Band #4as Thalia's Band #4
    Jefferson Mappin
    Jefferson Mappin
    • Banjoas Banjo
    • Director
      • Jim Purdy
    • Writer
      • Jim Purdy
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Directorial debut for Jim Purdy.
    • Crazy credits
      A music video for Thalia's hit song, "Surrender to Me" is played over the end credits for the film, featuring Thalia and her band performing the song, intercut with highlights from the film along with some outtakes and deleted scenes.
    • Soundtracks
      Surrender to Me
      Written by Billy Bryans, Dave Gray and Lorraine Segato
      Performed by Holly Cole

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1990 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Verhängnis auf Bestellung
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Atlantis Films
      • Cineplex Odeon Films
      • First Choice Canadian Communication Corporation
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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