Hockey Night is a 1984 Canadian coming-of-age television drama film by Canadian screenwriters Jack Blum and Paul Shapiro. It stars Megan Follows, Yannick Bisson, and Rick Moranis. It was released on December 14, 1984.[1]
| Hockey Night | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Jack Blum Paul Shapiro |
| Directed by | Paul Shapiro |
| Starring | Megan Follows Yannick Bisson Rick Moranis |
| Theme music composer | Fred Mollin |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Martin Harbury |
| Running time | 74 minutes (approx.) |
| Production company | CINAR |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC |
| Release | December 14, 1984 |
The film was shot primarily in Parry Sound, Ontario, and arena scenes were filmed at the Centennial Arena in North York, Ontario. It was the feature film debut of future Murdoch Mysteries star Yannick Bisson, and was an early screen appearance for Canadian stage and screen star Megan Follows.[2]
Plot
editCathy Yarrow arrives in Parry Sound, Ontario with her mother and sister from Toronto following the separation of her parents. As the town has no team for girls, she attends tryouts for the local boys' hockey team, and wins a spot as one of the team's goaltenders. Even after she plays well in the first couple of games, the team sponsor indicates displeasure at having a female on the team, and threatens to withdraw his sponsorship. The young players must then decide whether to continue with or without Cathy.
Restoration
editIn an unusual step for a 1980s made-for-television movie, the film was given a 4K resolution restoration[1] in 2016 and screened theatrically in Toronto and Vancouver.[3][4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Barry Hertz (December 16, 2016). "Hockey Night: An '80s TV movie that's enthusiastically Canadian". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ WISE, WYNDHAM. "Yannick Bisson".
- ^ "Films We Like Presents the Canadian Family Classic "HOCKEY NIGHT", new 4K Restoration - Saturday Dec 17 at the Revue Cinema, Toronto — Films We Like" (Press release). Films We Like. December 6, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
- ^ "Hockey Night [programme note]". The Cinematheque. 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2017.