Foodland (film)
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Ross McMillan
Kim Poirier
| Foodland | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Adam Smoluk |
| Written by | Adam Smoluk |
| Produced by | Juliette Hagopian |
| Starring | James Clayton Ross McMillan Kim Poirier |
| Cinematography | Keith Eidse |
| Edited by | Ron Wisman |
| Music by | Mitch Dorge |
Production company | Julijette Inc. |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Foodland is a 2010 Canadian comedy film written and directed by Adam Smoluk.
The story follows Trevor, a naive grocery clerk, as his life spirals out of control when he inadvertently helps Ian, his inept manager, rob the store. When the money is lifted, they enlist the help of Glen Munn, a slimy, incompetent detective, to retrieve the stolen cash. But events soon go awry and Trevor must now determine friend from foe, and get the cash back before it’s too late.
Cast
- James Clayton as Trevor Wolnik
- Ross McMillan as Ian Cullmore
- Kim Poirier as Lucy Eklund
- Stephen Eric McIntyre as Glen Munn
- Aaron Merke as Rick
- Jason Malloy as Anthony
- Nancy Drake as Lesley
- Aaron Hughes as Cliff
- Kate Yacula as Vicki
- Alicia Johnston as Shelly
- Peter Jordan as George Leap
- Doreen Brownstone as Ian's Mother
Production
Foodland is a 2010 Canadian film which was filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The script was selected for the National Screen Institute of Canada's Features First Program.[1] The film stars James Clayton, Ross McMillan and Kim Poirier. It had its premiere in Winnipeg on December 9, 2010 and a limited run from January 5, 2011.[2] The film is actor Kim Poirier's first time singing on screen in a feature film. She sings a cover version of the classic song "You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It)".[3]
Release
Super Channel, Canada’s only national English pay television network, premiered Foodland in October 2011.[4] The network profiled the film in the Super Channel Gems selections. Super Channel Gems are the place for viewers to find different and diverse discoveries "terrific hidden treasures that we’re sure you’re going to love".[5] Foodland premiered on the IFC in March 2014.[6]