The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico
| The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Michael Mabbott |
| Produced by | Nicholas Tabarrok |
| Written by | Michael Mabbott |
| Starring | |
| Music by |
Michael Mabbott Matt Murphy |
| Cinematography | Adam Swica |
| Edited by | Gareth C. Scales |
Production company | |
Release dates | 2005 |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico is a Canadian mockumentary film released in 2005. Written and directed by Michael Mabbott, the film stars Matt Murphy, a musician previously associated with the bands The Super Friendz and The Flashing Lights, as Guy Terrifico, a country singer long rumoured to have died three decades earlier, but now reemerging from his disappearance and releasing a new album.[1]
Murphy and Mabbott wrote the film's music,[2] including the songs "Just a Show" and "Make Believe", which were nominated for Best Original Song at the 26th Genie Awards.
The film won the award for Best Canadian First Feature Film at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival.
Cast
- Matt Murphy as Guy Terrifico
- Natalie Radford as Mary Lou Griffiths
- Jane Sowerby as Loni Lipvanchuck
- David Christo as Guy Jr.
- Lyriq Bent as Mr. Stuff
- Kris Kristofferson as Himself
- Merle Haggard as Himself
- Colin Linden as Himself
- Ronnie Hawkins as Himself
- Donnie Fritts as Himself
- Levon Helm as Himself
- Jim Cuddy as Himself
- Greg Keelor as Himself
- Rob Bowman as Himself
- George Stroumboulopoulos as Himself
References
- ↑ The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico. tribute.ca.
- ↑ "That's just Terrifico" Hour, November 10, 2005.
External links
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