Henry & Verlin (1994)
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The deep bond formed between a troubled nephew and his simple uncle, whose character is reminiscent of Lenny from Of Mice and Men, is the focus of this Canadian melodrama set during the Depression in rural Ontario. Nine-year old Verlin will not talk, or cannot talk. His concerned and overprotective mother takes him to a doctor. She is angry at her husband Ferris whom she believes is indifferent to her boy's plight. When Ferris's child-like brother Henry comes to visit, the boy's life begins to change. Henry spends time with boy and teaches him about life. The two befriend Mabel, a retired, town prostitute with physical disabilities. The three outcasts become very close as they encounter obstacles to their friendship. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gary Farmer, Keegan Macintosh, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gary Ledbetter
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Henry & Verlin
The deep bond formed between a troubled nephew and his simple uncle, whose character is reminiscent of Lenny from Of Mice and Men, is the focus of this Canadian melodrama set during the Depression in rural Ontario. Nine-year old Verlin will not talk, or cannot talk. His concerned and overprotective mother takes him to a doctor. She is angry at her husband Ferris whom she believes is indifferent to her boy's plight. When Ferris's child-like brother Henry comes to visit, the boy's life begins to change. Henry spends time with boy and teaches him about life. The two befriend Mabel, a retired, town prostitute with physical disabilities. The three outcasts become very close as they encounter obstacles to their friendship. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 84 mins
Complete Cast of Henry & Verlin
- Gary Farmer - Henry
- Nancy Beatty - Minnie
- Joan Orenstein - Agnes
- Margot Kidder - Mabel
- Keegan Macintosh - Verlin
- Robert Joy - Ferris
- Eric Peterson - Lovejoy
- David Cronenberg - Doc Fisher
- Director(s):
- Gary Ledbetter
- Writer(s):
- Ken Ledbetter, Gary Ledbetter
- Producer(s):
- John Board, Simon Board
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Suitable for Children, Watch With Your Kids, Adult Situations)
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