Violet
Synopsis
It seems like everyone in Violet’s family dies at age 55. Her mother did, her father did, and as this movie opens Violet, played by Mary Walsh, learns that her brother, Leonard has also died. He too was 55, an age she is now fast approaching herself. His death causes Violet to begin an existential tailspin as her family gathers round. They are Andrew Younghusband who plays her son Carlos, a gay professor of languages who has returned from Montreal. Actor and director Barry Newhook plays Rex who is a musician and daughter Ramona is played by Susan Kent. As the movie unfolds it turns out that Violet has a lot to live for, including a romance with farm manager Rusty played by Peter MacNeill.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rosemary House
- Screenplay & Story
- Rosemary House
- Original Score
- Paul Steffler
- Original Title
- Violet
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Alliance Atlantis, Dark Flowers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rosemary House
Rosemary House
Paul Steffler
Trevor Ambrose
Jan Nathanson, Jim Byrd, Mary Sexton, Charlotte Mickie
Department Leadership Roster
Rosemary House
Writer
Rosemary House
Director
Trevor Ambrose
Editor
Mary Sexton
Producer
Stephen Osler
Production Design
Randy Boliver
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Violet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Violet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Violet about?
It seems like everyone in Violet’s family dies at age 55. Her mother did, her father did, and as this movie opens Violet, played by Mary Walsh, learns that her brother, Leonard has also died. He too was 55, an age she is now fast approaching herself. His death causes Violet to begin an existential tailspin as her family gathers round. They are Andrew Younghusband who plays her son Carlos, a gay professor of languages who has returned from Montreal. Actor and director Barry Newhook plays Rex who is a musician and daughter Ramona is played by Susan Kent. As the movie unfolds it turns out that Violet has a lot to live for, including a romance with farm manager Rusty played by Peter MacNeill.
Who directed Violet?
Violet was directed by Rosemary House.
Who stars in Violet?
The principal cast of Violet includes Mary Walsh, Peter MacNeill, Andrew Younghusband, Susan Kent, Berni Stapleton.
When was Violet released and how long is it?
Violet was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Violet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Violet was composed by Paul Steffler.