John and the Missus
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| John and the Missus | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Gordon Pinsent |
| Produced by | John Hunter Peter O'Brian Gabriella Martinelli S. Howard Rosen |
| Written by | Gordon Pinsent (writer and short) |
| Starring | Gordin Pinsent Jackie Burroughs |
| Music by | Michael Conway Baker |
| Cinematography | Frank Tidy |
| Editing by | Bruce Nyznik |
| Distributed by | Cinema Group |
| Release date(s) | December 10, 1986  Canada[1]October 23, 1987  United States (New York City, New York) |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
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John and the Missus is a 1986 Canadian drama film based on a short story. The film was directed by Gordon Pinsent who wrote the screenplay and the short story.
[edit] Plot
- John Munn (Pinsent) is a miner from a small Newfoundland town who gets laid off as the mine closes. Rather than leave the town for work, as everyone else has done, John sets out to save the town along with his wife The Missus (Burroughs).
[edit] Recognition
- 1987
- Genie Award for Best Music Score - Michael Conway Baker - Won
- Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Gordon Pinsent - Won
- Genie Award for Best Motion Picture - John Hunter
Peter O'Brian - Nominated - Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Roland Hewgill - Nominated
- Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Jackie Burroughs - Nominated
- Genie Award for Best Adapted Screenplay - Gordon Pinsent - Nominated
