The Star Turn | |
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Directed by | Nelu Ghiran |
Written by | John Colapinto |
Produced by | Donald Booth |
Starring |
Nigel Bennett Joe-Norman Shaw |
Cinematography | Gerald Packer |
Release date |
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Running time | 13 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
The Star Turn is a Canadian drama short film, directed by Nelu Ghiran and released in 1990. [1] Based in part on the sex scandal that derailed Gary Hart's presidential campaign in 1988, the film stars Nigel Bennett and Joe-Norman Shaw as Geoffrey and Simon, two journalists who are trying to land a big scoop by staking out a philandering politician outside his motel room. [2]
The screenplay was written by journalist John Colapinto.
The film was a Genie Award nominee for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 12th Genie Awards in 1991. [3]
The Star Turn | |
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Directed by | Nelu Ghiran |
Written by | John Colapinto |
Produced by | Donald Booth |
Starring |
Nigel Bennett Joe-Norman Shaw |
Cinematography | Gerald Packer |
Release date |
|
Running time | 13 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
The Star Turn is a Canadian drama short film, directed by Nelu Ghiran and released in 1990. [1] Based in part on the sex scandal that derailed Gary Hart's presidential campaign in 1988, the film stars Nigel Bennett and Joe-Norman Shaw as Geoffrey and Simon, two journalists who are trying to land a big scoop by staking out a philandering politician outside his motel room. [2]
The screenplay was written by journalist John Colapinto.
The film was a Genie Award nominee for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 12th Genie Awards in 1991. [3]