''John and the Missus'' is a 1986

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. The film was directed by and starred Gordon Pinsent who wrote the screenplay from his 1974 novel of the same name.

Plot

John Munn (Pinsent) is a

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from a small

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town who gets laid off when the mine closes. Rather than leave the town for work, as everyone else has done, John sets out to save the town along with his wife ''The Missus'' (Burroughs).

Recognition

* 1987 **

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- Michael Conway Baker - Won **

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- Gordon Pinsent - Won ** Genie Award for Best Motion Picture - John Hunter
Peter O'Brian - Nominated ** Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Roland Hewgill - Nominated **

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- Nominated **

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- Gordon Pinsent - Nominated

References

External links

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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
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