Winter Kept Us Warm
Synopsis
It is the 1960s at the University of Toronto. Doug is a well-liked senior with an equally popular girlfriend. Peter is a shy Finnish freshman who is new to the big city. The two become best friends and begin doing all sorts of activities together — until Doug starts viewing their relationship differently.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 6, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Secter
- Screenplay & Story
- David Secter, Ian Porter, John Clute
- Original Score
- Paul Hoffert
- Original Title
- Winter Kept Us Warm
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $8K
- Production Studios
- Varsity
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Secter
David Secter, Ian Porter, John Clute
Paul Hoffert
Ernest J.L. Meershoek, Robert Fresco
Michael Foytényi
David Secter, Ronald B. Thomson
Department Leadership Roster
David Secter
Director
Michael Foytényi
Editor
David Secter
Producer
Ernest J.L. Meershoek
Director of Photography
Robert Fresco
Director of Photography
Paul Hoffert
Original Music Composer
Ian Porter
Writer
John Clute
Writer
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BD Release: 1961-1965
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What is Winter Kept Us Warm about?
It is the 1960s at the University of Toronto. Doug is a well-liked senior with an equally popular girlfriend. Peter is a shy Finnish freshman who is new to the big city. The two become best friends and begin doing all sorts of activities together — until Doug starts viewing their relationship differently.
Who directed Winter Kept Us Warm?
Winter Kept Us Warm was directed by David Secter.
Who stars in Winter Kept Us Warm?
The principal cast of Winter Kept Us Warm includes John Labow, Henry Tarvainen, Joy Fielding, Janet Amos, Iain Ewing.
When was Winter Kept Us Warm released and how long is it?
Winter Kept Us Warm was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Winter Kept Us Warm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winter Kept Us Warm was composed by Paul Hoffert.