

Terry
“On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox set out on the Marathon of Hope and raised the spirit of a nation. This is his story.”
Synopsis
"Terry" tells the story of 21-year old amputee Terry Fox who attempted to run across Canada with only one leg. Unfortunately, he only made it to Thunder Bay, Ontario when he died, one month before his 23rd birthday yet his memories will live on forever in the hearts of Canadians everywhere.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Don McBrearty
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Foon
- Original Score
- Robert Carli
- Original Title
- Terry
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Shaftesbury Films, CTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don McBrearty
Dennis Foon
Robert Carli
Gerald Packer
Tom Joerin
Laurie McLarty, Gail Harvey, Christina Jennings, Shawn Ashmore, Scott Garvie
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Joerin
Editor
Laurie McLarty
Producer
Don McBrearty
Director
Gail Harvey
Producer
Gerald Packer
Director of Photography
Christina Jennings
Producer
Robert Carli
Original Music Composer
Tim Bider
Production Design
Dennis Foon
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Terry.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Terry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Terry about?
"Terry" tells the story of 21-year old amputee Terry Fox who attempted to run across Canada with only one leg. Unfortunately, he only made it to Thunder Bay, Ontario when he died, one month before his 23rd birthday yet his memories will live on forever in the hearts of Canadians everywhere.
Who directed Terry?
Terry was directed by Don McBrearty.
Who stars in Terry?
The principal cast of Terry includes Shawn Ashmore, Ryan McDonald, Noah Reid, Catherine Disher, Adam Butcher.
When was Terry released and how long is it?
Terry was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Terry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Terry was composed by Robert Carli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Terry?
Terry holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).




















