''For Those Who Hunt the Wounded Down'' is a novel by

David Adams Richards David Adams Richards (born 17 October 1950) is a Canadian writer and member of the Canadian Senate.Montreal Gazette The ''Montreal Gazette'', formerly titled ''The Gazette'', is the only English-language daily newspaper published in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Three other daily English-language newspapers shuttered at various times during the second half of th ...

'', October 2, 1993. It was the final volume in his Miramichi trilogy, which also included the novels '' Nights Below Station Street'' (1988) and '' Evening Snow Will Bring Such Peace'' (1990). The novel centres on Jerry Bines, a charismatic but violent ex-convict, and his family. The novel was a shortlisted finalist for the

Governor General's Award for English-language fiction The Governor General's Award for English-language fiction is a Canadian literary award that annually recognizes one Canadian writer for a fiction book written in English.1993 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1993 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit received $10,000 and a medal from the Governor General of Canada. The winners were selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. English Langua ...

, and won the Thomas Head Raddall Award in 1994.

Film

The novel was later adapted by Credo Entertainment into a television film, which aired on CBC Television in 1996. The film adaptation, directed by

Norma Bailey Norma Bailey (born 1949, in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada) is a Canadian film writer, producer, and director whose work is rooted in feminist and intersectional film theory. Bailey has directed several films, both in English and French and in various dif ...

, starred

Callum Keith Rennie Callum Keith Rennie (born 14 September 1960) is a British-born Canadian actor who started his career in Canadian film and television projects, where his portrayal of Stanley Raymond Kowalski on the television series '' Due South'' was his firs ...

as Jerry Bines,

Brent Stait Brent Stait (born September 9, 1959) is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles as Rev Bem in the science fiction television series '' Andromeda'' and Louis Ferretti in ''Stargate SG-1''. Biography Stait was born in Snow Lake, Manitoba. Th ...

as Gary, Michael Hogan as Alvin,

Nancy Beatty Nancy Beatty is a Canadian actress. Best known as a stage actress,"Veteran actress lands the mother of all mother roles in The Glass Menagerie". '' Calgary Herald'', November 30, 1999. she has also appeared in film and television roles. On stage, ...

as Franny and

Laura Harris Laura Harris is a Canadian actress. Early life Harris is the daughter of schoolteachers. She began acting in radio dramas and animation series when she was five years old. As a child Harris was educated at Crofton House School and attended c ...

as Lucy. For the film's screenplay, Richards won a Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series, and a

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Award."10 writing prizes awarded in film, radio and television". ''

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'', April 21, 1998.

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