John and the Missus (1987)
Veteran Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent handled the direction of John and the Missus. And who with better right? Pinsent also wrote the novel upon which his screenplay was based. John Munn (Pinsent) is a Newfoundland miner whose town faces extermination when the local copper mine is closed. Everyone else in town is resigned to relocate, but John stands firm, hoping to salvage the home of his father. Jackie Burroughs co-stars as John's wife, or "Missus," who backs up her husband's near-hopeless cause. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gordon Pinsent, Jackie Burroughs, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gordon Pinsent
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of John and the Missus
Veteran Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent handled the direction of John and the Missus. And who with better right? Pinsent also wrote the novel upon which his screenplay was based. John Munn (Pinsent) is a Newfoundland miner whose town faces extermination when the local copper mine is closed. Everyone else in town is resigned to relocate, but John stands firm, hoping to salvage the home of his father. Jackie Burroughs co-stars as John's wife, or "Missus," who backs up her husband's near-hopeless cause. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of John and the Missus
- Gordon Pinsent - John Munn
- Randy Follett - Matt
- Roland Hewgill - Fred Budgell
- Neil Munro - Tom Noble
- Jerry Doyle - Alf Sheppard
- Jackie Burroughs - Missus
- Jessica Steen - Faith
- Timothy Webber - Denny Boland
- Michael Wade - Sid Peddigrew
- Director(s):
- Gordon Pinsent
- Writer(s):
- Gordon Pinsent
- Producer(s):
- John Hunter, Peter O'Brian
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- 1987 - Genie Awards - Best Actor
- 1987 - Genie Awards - Best Score
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