| Harmony Cats | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sandy Wilson |
| Written by | David King |
| Produced by | Richard Davis, George Johnson, Alan Morinis |
| Starring | Kim Coates, Jim Byrnes, Lisa Brokop, Charlene Fernetz, Hoyt Axton |
| Cinematography | Philip Linzey |
| Edited by | Debra Rurak |
| Music by | Bill Buckingham, Graeme Coleman |
| Distributed by | C/FP Distribution |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Harmony Cats is a 1992 Canadian comedy film, directed by Sandy Wilson.
Plot
Harmony Cats is about a violinist named Graham Braithwaite (Kim Coates) who plays with a British Columbia symphony. One day, the symphony stops playing permanently and Graham is left to find work elsewhere. He joins a country music band as a bassist and becomes caught between members of the new band.
Production
The film received $333,140 from BC Film.
Recognition
| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Nominees | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genie Awards | December 12, 1993 | Best Picture | Richard Davis, Alan Morinis | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Sandy Wilson | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Jim Byrnes | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Charlene Fernetz | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | David King | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction/Production Design | Lynne Stopkewich | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Philip Linzey | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Sharon Fedoruk | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Debra Rurak | Nominated | |||
| Best Overall Sound | Dean Giammarco, Paul A. Sharpe, Bill Sheppard, Daryl Powell | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound Editing | Shane Shemko, Anke Bakker, Alison Grace, Cam Wagner | Nominated |
References
- Gerald Pratley, A Century of Canadian Cinema. Lynx Images, 2003. ISBN 1-894073-21-5. p. 94.
- Lee Bacchus, "Harmony Cats'll have you humming: No Oscar, but music is real fine". The Province, May 10, 1993.
- Gasher 2002, p. 93.
- "The Lotus Eaters strong contender at Genies". The Globe and Mail, December 11, 1993.
Works cited
- Gasher, Mike (2002). Hollywood North: The Feature Film Industry in British Columbia. University of British Columbia Press.
External links
- Harmony Cats at IMDb
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