The Ernie Game
“The game is life......the rules are Ernie’s.”
Synopsis
This fictional feature follows a twenty-something man who is struggling to define his position in the world in early adulthood. He has left their parents' home but still has not made an home of his own. Our protagonist’s alienation is palpable; for him life is a game, not because he chooses to make it so, but because he is unable to make anything more of it. But for those who befriend him and eventually turn him loose again, his game is not enough.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Owen
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Owen
- Original Score
- Leonard Cohen
- Original Title
- The Ernie Game
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Owen
Don Owen, Bernard Cole Spencer
Leonard Cohen
Jean-Claude Labrecque
Roy Ayton
Robert Allen, Gordon Burwash
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude Labrecque
Director of Photography
Roy Ayton
Editor
Gordon Burwash
Producer
Don Owen
Director
Don Owen
Screenplay
Leonard Cohen
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ernie Game
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What is The Ernie Game about?
This fictional feature follows a twenty-something man who is struggling to define his position in the world in early adulthood. He has left their parents' home but still has not made an home of his own. Our protagonist’s alienation is palpable; for him life is a game, not because he chooses to make it so, but because he is unable to make anything more of it. But for those who befriend him and eventually turn him loose again, his game is not enough.
Who directed The Ernie Game?
The Ernie Game was directed by Don Owen.
Who stars in The Ernie Game?
The principal cast of The Ernie Game includes Alexis Kanner, Jackie Burroughs, Anna Cameron, Leonard Cohen, Rolland D'Amour.
When was The Ernie Game released and how long is it?
The Ernie Game was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ernie Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ernie Game was composed by Leonard Cohen.