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Release Year1987
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorGordon Pinsent
WritersGordon Pinsent
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsJohn and the Missus
About John and the Missus
A small Canadian town is devasted when a local mine--the town's only source of income--is closed. One man incurs the wrath of the townsmen when he stubbornly refuses the small amount of settlement money offered by the government.
Directed by Gordon Pinsent, John and the Missus leans on a strong ensemble — Gordon Pinsent, Jackie Burroughs, Randy Follett — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1987.
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