Brethren is a Canadian drama film, directed by Dennis Zahoruk and released in 1976.[1] The film centres on three estranged adult brothers returning to their small hometown to attend the funeral of their abusive and unloving father.[2]
| Brethren | |
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| Directed by | Dennis Zahoruk |
| Written by | Dennis Zahoruk |
| Produced by | Chalmers Adams Dennis Zahoruk |
| Starring | Thomas Hauff Kenneth Welsh |
| Cinematography | David M. Ostriker |
| Edited by | Dennis Zahoruk |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film stars Thomas Hauff, Kenneth Welsh, Richard Fitzpatrick, Candace O'Connor and Sandra Scott.
It was a Canadian Film Award nominee for Best Picture at the 27th Canadian Film Awards.[3] Zahoruk was awarded a Special Jury Prize in recognition of directing his first feature film.[4]
The film was subsequently broadcast on television in 1977.
References edit
- ^ Gerald Pratley, A Century of Canadian Cinema. Lynx Images, 2003. ISBN 1-894073-21-5. p. 32.
- ^ Günter Ott, "Ontario Gothic". Cinema Canada, December–January 1976.
- ^ Robert Martin, "Lots of dark horses in film awards race". The Globe and Mail, September 14, 1976.
- ^ "The Winners: The Canadian Film Awards 1976". Cinema Canada, December–January 1976.
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