Night Friend
1987 Canadian film
- 1987 (1987)
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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]
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
- ^ 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
- Night Friend at IMDb
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