Termini Station
“Life begins and ends at Temini Station”
Synopsis
Termini Station is a Canadian made drama, released in 1989 and directed by Allan King. The film stars Colleen Dewhurst and Megan Follows as Molly and Micheline Dushane, a mother and daughter living in a small Northern Ontario town. Molly is an alcoholic, which creates tension between her and Micheline and inspires Micheline's fantasies of escaping her stifling small-town life. The cast also includes Gordon Clapp and Debra McGrath as Molly's son and daughter-in-law. Termini Station was the only film besides the Anne of Green Gables movies in which Follows and Dewhurst worked together. The film was nominated for six awards at the 11th Genie Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress nods for both Dewhurst and Follows. Filmed on location in Kirkland Lake Ontario.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan King
- Screenplay & Story
- Colleen Murphy
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- Termini Station
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Saturday Plays Limited, Astral Films, Northern Arts Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan King
Colleen Murphy
Mychael Danna
Brian R.R. Hebb
Gordon McClellan
Douglas Leiterman, Allan King, Don Haig
Department Leadership Roster
Colleen Murphy
Writer
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Allan King
Producer
Brian R.R. Hebb
Director of Photography
Gordon McClellan
Editor
Allan King
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Termini Station
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What is Termini Station about?
Termini Station is a Canadian made drama, released in 1989 and directed by Allan King. The film stars Colleen Dewhurst and Megan Follows as Molly and Micheline Dushane, a mother and daughter living in a small Northern Ontario town. Molly is an alcoholic, which creates tension between her and Micheline and inspires Micheline's fantasies of escaping her stifling small-town life. The cast also includes Gordon Clapp and Debra McGrath as Molly's son and daughter-in-law. Termini Station was the only film besides the Anne of Green Gables movies in which Follows and Dewhurst worked together. The film was nominated for six awards at the 11th Genie Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress nods for both Dewhurst and Follows. Filmed on location in Kirkland Lake Ontario.
Who directed Termini Station?
Termini Station was directed by Allan King.
Who stars in Termini Station?
The principal cast of Termini Station includes Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Gordon Clapp, Debra McGrath, Norma Dell'Agnese.
When was Termini Station released and how long is it?
Termini Station was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Termini Station?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Termini Station was composed by Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Termini Station?
Termini Station holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.