The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Two friends travel from Nova Scotia to Toronto in hope of finding a better life. A classic, and over 50 years later, the film has been on every TIFF list of the top 10 Canadian films ever made.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
22 audience votes
Key crew
- Donald ShebibDirector
- William FruetScreenplay
- Donald ShebibScreenplay
- Bruce CockburnOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Doug McGrathPeter
- Paul BradleyJoey
- Jayne EastwoodBetty
- Cayle CherninSelina
- Nicole MorinNicole
- Pierre La RocheFrenchy
- Mary BlackPeter's Aunt
- J.R. ZimmermanCast
- Stuart MarwickCast
- Don SteinhouseBoy at the Plant
- Ted SugarBoy at the Plant
- Ron MartinBoy at the Plant
Stills
Themes
friendshipwaitresstoronto, canadanova scotia, canadafriendssnowtrainon the roadbowling alleycanuxploitation