Henry Adler lives in Ontario by himself, regularly visits his gruff and critical father, and works in a bank; he’s also an actor. He finds new purpose in life when he’s cast as a cop in a realistic TV show. He gets into the part, borrowing the uniform from wardrobe, and walking around the city streets. Soon he’s talking to bank customers as if he’s a cop; this gets him in trouble with his boss, but Henry doesn’t care. He falls for one of the actresses, Charlie, and they practice together. Henry’s quirks and his intensity creep her out, though, and she breaks off all contact. He’s desolate. Things come to a head when one of LA’s finest mistakes Henry for a real cop.
Director: David Wellington.
Stars: Tom McCamus, Brigitte Bako, Kevin Tighe, David Hemblen, Alex Karzis, Graham McPherson, Daniel MacIvor, Wendy Hopkins, Kirsten Kieferle, Tabitha St. Germain, Dana Brooks, Steve Ambrose, Michael Hogan, Mark Melymick, Cynthia Gillespie.
So much rare and wonderful stuff! Jon, you never fail to amaze me with the gems you find. A sincere thank you, for everything.
The Canadian answer to TAXI DRIVER! And a prophecy of the rise of incels!
This is such a great film, I have it on VHS because I bought a copy as soon as I first saw it. Tom McCamus is amazing in this.