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Net Worth (1995 film)

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Net Worth
Promotional poster
Based on
Net Worth: Exploding the Myths of Pro Hockey
by
  • David Cruise
  • Alison Griffiths
Screenplay by
Directed byJerry Ciccoritti
Starring
ComposerJohn McCarthy
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerBernie Zuckerman
CinematographyBarry Stone
EditorGeorge Roulston
Running time92 minutes
Production companyMorningstar Entertainment
Original release
NetworkCBC
ReleaseNovember 26, 1995 (1995-11-26)

Net Worth is a 1995 Canadian biographical drama television film directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, based on the 1991 book Net Worth: Exploding the Myths of Pro Hockey by journalists David Cruise and Alison Griffiths.[1] Starring Aidan Devine, Kevin Conway, R. H. Thomson, and Al Waxman, the film premiered on CBC on November 26, 1995.[2]

Premise

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Based on the true story of the Detroit Red Wings' Ted Lindsay, a nine-time NHL All-Star who, along with Doug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens, headed up a small group of players in a battle to protect the rights of players against monopolistic NHL owners of the 1950s era, including Bruce Norris of the Red Wings, Conn Smythe of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and James D. Norris of the Chicago Black Hawks as well as NHL president, Clarence Campbell. The film focuses on the conflict between Lindsay and Jack Adams, Detroit's general manager, as well as Lindsay's struggle to win over the trust and support of the players, including Lindsay's long-time teammate, the legendary Gordie Howe, amidst coercion and threats from the league and the owners. Lindsay's efforts would ultimately result in the formation of the NHL Players Association.

Cast

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Awards and honors

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Gemini Awards

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The film won four Gemini Awards presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television and was nominated in a further four categories.

Won

Nominated

  • Gemini Award (1997) for Best Costume Design (Tulla Nixon)
  • Gemini Award (1997) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program (Carl Marotte)
  • Gemini Award (1997) for Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series (George Roulston)
  • Gemini Award (1997) for Best Production Design or Art Direction (Arthur Harriot)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Alan Eagleson answers his critics". CBC.ca. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  2. ^ Deacon, James (November 27, 1995). "The mean season: A TV drama revisits the old, cold NHL". Maclean's. p. 57. ISSN 0024-9262.
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