Family Reunion (1988 film)
| Family Reunion | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Avrum Jacobson |
| Directed by | Vic Sarin |
| Starring | David Eisner Rebecca Jenkins Paul Soles Linda Sorenson Henry Beckman |
| Theme music composer | Fred Mollin |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Robert Sherrin |
| Cinematography | Vic Sarin |
| Editor | Gordon McClellan |
| Running time | 97 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC |
| Release | January 10, 1988 |
Family Reunion is a Canadian romantic comedy television film, directed by Vic Sarin and broadcast by CBC Television in 1988.[1] The film stars David Eisner as Benji, a shy Jewish inventor whose fiancée Goldie (Stevie Vallance) calls off their engagement just hours before they are set to fly to Toronto for the 75th birthday party of his grandfather Leo (Henry Beckman), only to become drawn into a potential new relationship with Caitlin (Rebecca Jenkins), a woman he meets on the plane whom his family mistake for Goldie at the airport.[2]
The cast also includes Paul Soles and Linda Sorenson as Benji's parents Morris and Bea, as well as Henry Ramer, Patricia Phillips, Billy Van, Richard McMillan, Frank Moore and Keith Knight in supporting roles.
The film was shot in Toronto and Muskoka in summer 1987,[3] and was broadcast by CBC Television on January 10, 1988.[2]
Awards
| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Nominees | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Awards | 1988 | Best Television Movie or Miniseries | Robert Sherrin | Nominated | [4] |
| Best Actress in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries | Rebecca Jenkins | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries | Henry Beckman | Nominated | |||
| Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries | Vic Sarin | Nominated | |||
| Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries | Avrum Jacobson | Won | [5] | ||
| Best Costume Design | Pamela Woodward Conner | Nominated | [4] |
References
- ^ Kate Daller, "Comic invention Long a resident nice guy on Hangin' In David Eisner returns to TV playing a nice- if nutty - inventor on CBC's Family Reunion". Toronto Star, January 7, 1988.
- ^ a b Jim Bawden, "Screwball fun bounces back". Toronto Star, January 2, 1988.
- ^ Rita Zekas, "Doom and gloom filmmaker moves to light side with romantic comedy". Toronto Star, July 11, 1987.
- ^ a b "Race is on for TV's '88 Gemini awards". Vancouver Sun, October 13, 1988.
- ^ "All the 1988 Gemini winners". Vancouver Sun, December 1, 1988.