Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher
Synopsis
Narcissistic Saskatchewan Tory politician Colin Thatcher is engaged in a bitter divorce from his wife Jo-Ann. When a series of court rulings over the divorce go against him, Thatcher decides a more drastic solution is needed - murder! A series of attempts on Jo-Ann's life follow, most of which don't succeed. Finally one does, and the arrogant Thatcher believes he is above the law and immune to prosecution. But his arrogance proves to be his undoing, as Crown Counsel Serge Kujawa builds a case against this psychopathic monster for 1st-degree murder - charging that Thatcher hired someone to kill his wife. The true story of one of the most disturbing stories of murder-for-hire in Canada.
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Kate Nelligan
JoAnn Thatcher
Kenneth Welsh
Colin Thatcher
Robert Benson
Jack Rutherford
Leon Pownall
Gerry Gerrand
Brent Carver
Tony Merchant
Stuart Hughes
Charlie Wilde
Cedric Smith
Tony Wilson
John Colicos
Serge Kujawa
Thom Bell
Duncan Ollerenshaw
Greg Thatcher
Lorna Wilson
Laura Bruneau
Victoria Snow
Elle Hubiak
Neil Dainard
House Speaker
Eugene Lipinski
Garry Anderson
Doris Petrie
Peggy Thatcher
Vicki Wauchope
Stephanie Thatcher
Noam Zylberman
Regan Thatcher
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzette Couture
- Original Score
- Eric Robertson
- Original Title
- Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Mankiewicz
Suzette Couture, Maggie Siggins
Eric Robertson
Vic Sarin
Gordon McClellan
Bernard Zukerman
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Mankiewicz
Director
Bernard Zukerman
Producer
Gordon McClellan
Editor
Paul Ames
Production Design
Hilary Corbett
Costume Design
Minor Mustain
Stunt Coordinator
Suzette Couture
Screenplay
Vic Sarin
Director of Photography
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What is Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher about?
Narcissistic Saskatchewan Tory politician Colin Thatcher is engaged in a bitter divorce from his wife Jo-Ann. When a series of court rulings over the divorce go against him, Thatcher decides a more drastic solution is needed - murder! A series of attempts on Jo-Ann's life follow, most of which don't succeed. Finally one does, and the arrogant Thatcher believes he is above the law and immune to prosecution. But his arrogance proves to be his undoing, as Crown Counsel Serge Kujawa builds a case against this psychopathic monster for 1st-degree murder - charging that Thatcher hired someone to kill his wife. The true story of one of the most disturbing stories of murder-for-hire in Canada.
Who directed Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher?
Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher was directed by Francis Mankiewicz.
Who stars in Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher?
The principal cast of Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher includes Kate Nelligan, Kenneth Welsh, Robert Benson, Leon Pownall, Brent Carver.
When was Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher released and how long is it?
Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher was composed by Eric Robertson.
Is Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher based on a book or true story?
Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maggie Siggins".