Booky's Crush
Synopsis
The Thomsons - parents Thomas and Francie, and children Willa, Arthur, Beatrice (nicknamed Booky) and Jakey - are a loving working class family living in the Depression era in Toronto. Arthur is showing aptitude in drawing, and although his parents want to support his skill, Thomas in particular wants him to take up a vocation that is a little more stable. Willa, the part time librarian, is attracted to Russell, the medical student she meets at the library. And 11-year old Booky is happy that she has been asked to tutor the new older sixth grade student, Georgie Dunlop, in spelling, since she has a crush on him, her first ever. She just can't wait for him to ask her to the school dance. But she begins to have mixed feelings about Georgie based on a gift he gives to her. Digging a little deeper, Booky begins to understand both the good and bad of Georgie.
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Top Cast
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Rachel Marcus
Beatrice 'Booky' Thomson
Megan Follows
Francie Thomson
Stuart Hughes
Thomas Thomson
Dylan Everett
Arthur Thomson
Sarah White
Willa Thomson
Noah Ryan Scott
Jakey Thomson
Ariel Waller
Rosie
Emilia McCarthy
Laura
Connor Price
Georgie
Albert Schultz
Mr. Spencer
Marc Bendavid
Russell
Marcia Bennett
Elderly Woman
Brad Borbridge
Dave Juniper
Lisa Berry
Librarian
Tom McCamus
Sidney
Chick Reid
Dottie
Susan Coyne
Jeannie
Bill Lake
Mr. Jenkins
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Moss
- Screenplay & Story
- Tracey Forbes, Bernice Thurman Hunter
- Original Score
- Robert Carli
- Original Title
- Booky's Crush
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Shaftesbury Films, CBC, Platt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Moss
Tracey Forbes, Bernice Thurman Hunter
Robert Carli
Norayr Kasper
Diane Brunjes
Phyllis Platt, Armand Leo
Department Leadership Roster
Tracey Forbes
Writer
Phyllis Platt
Producer
Diane Brunjes
Editor
Peter Moss
Director
Norayr Kasper
Director of Photography
Aidan Leroux
Production Design
Armand Leo
Producer
Jenifur Jarvis
Costume Design
Robert Carli
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Booky's Crush
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Booky's Crush about?
The Thomsons - parents Thomas and Francie, and children Willa, Arthur, Beatrice (nicknamed Booky) and Jakey - are a loving working class family living in the Depression era in Toronto. Arthur is showing aptitude in drawing, and although his parents want to support his skill, Thomas in particular wants him to take up a vocation that is a little more stable. Willa, the part time librarian, is attracted to Russell, the medical student she meets at the library. And 11-year old Booky is happy that she has been asked to tutor the new older sixth grade student, Georgie Dunlop, in spelling, since she has a crush on him, her first ever. She just can't wait for him to ask her to the school dance. But she begins to have mixed feelings about Georgie based on a gift he gives to her. Digging a little deeper, Booky begins to understand both the good and bad of Georgie.
Who directed Booky's Crush?
Booky's Crush was directed by Peter Moss.
Who stars in Booky's Crush?
The principal cast of Booky's Crush includes Rachel Marcus, Megan Follows, Stuart Hughes, Dylan Everett, Sarah White.
When was Booky's Crush released and how long is it?
Booky's Crush was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Booky's Crush?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Booky's Crush was composed by Robert Carli.
Is Booky's Crush based on a book or true story?
Booky's Crush is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernice Thurman Hunter".