Night Friend
1987 Canadian film
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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]
Directed byPeter Gerretsen
Written byPeter Gerretsen
Produced byPatricia Gerretsen
Don Haig
Don Haig
StarringChuck Shamata
Heather Kjollesdal
Daniel MacIvor
Jayne Eastwood
Art Carney
Heather Kjollesdal
Daniel MacIvor
Jayne Eastwood
Art Carney
| Night Friend | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Peter Gerretsen |
| Written by | Peter Gerretsen |
| Produced by | Patricia Gerretsen Don Haig |
| Starring | Chuck Shamata Heather Kjollesdal Daniel MacIvor Jayne Eastwood Art Carney |
| Cinematography | Douglas Koch |
| Edited by | Michael Todd |
| Music by | Heather Conkie Rory Cummings |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 min. |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
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]
