The Star Turn is a Canadian drama short film, directed by Nelu Ghiran and released in 1990.[1] Based in part on the sex scandal that derailed Gary Hart's presidential campaign in 1988, the film stars Nigel Bennett and Joe-Norman Shaw as Geoffrey and Simon, two journalists who are trying to land a big scoop by staking out a philandering politician outside his motel room.[2]

The Star Turn
Directed byNelu Ghiran
Written byJohn Colapinto
Produced byDonald Booth
StarringNigel Bennett
Joe-Norman Shaw
CinematographyGerald Packer
Release date
  • 1990 (1990)
Running time
13 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

The screenplay was written by journalist John Colapinto.

The film was a Genie Award nominee for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 12th Genie Awards in 1991.[3]

References

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  1. ^ John Laycock, "Local film theatre offers four shorts". Windsor Star, January 15, 1990.
  2. ^ Marc Horton, "Snappy journalism yarn". Edmonton Journal, February 22, 1990.
  3. ^ Christopher Harris, "Black Robe leads race for Genies: Film community notes surprising omissions in list of nominees". The Globe and Mail, October 10, 1991.
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