Night Friend is a Canadian drama film, directed by Peter Gerretsen and released in 1987.[1] The film stars Chuck Shamata as Fr. Jack Donnell, a Roman Catholic priest who encounters a teen prostitute named Lindsay (Heather Kjollesdal), and tries to save her from life on the streets.[2]
| Night Friend | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Peter Gerretsen |
| Written by | Peter Gerretsen |
| Produced by | Patricia Gerretsen Don Haig |
| Starring | Chuck Shamata Heather Kjollesdal Daniel MacIvor Jayne Eastwood Art Carney |
| Cinematography | Douglas Koch |
| Edited by | Michael Todd |
| Music by | Heather Conkie Rory Cummings |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 min. |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The cast also includes Daniel MacIvor as Lindsay's boyfriend Lenny, Jayne Eastwood as a bag lady, and Art Carney as the monsignor.[1]
Eastwood received a Genie Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 9th Genie Awards.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Film Reviews: Peter Gerretsen's Night Friend". Cinema Canada, March/April 1989 (Number 161).
- ^ "Film Review: Night Friend". The Globe and Mail, June 15, 1988.
- ^ "Un zoo and Mermaids top Genie nominations". Toronto Star, February 17, 1988.
External links
edit- Night Friend at IMDb
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