The Rowdyman

Gordon Pinsent, one of Canada's best actors ever, portrays a womanizing drunk who refuses to grow. Is he a hero refusing to adjust to the norms of society (even the very liberal society of a small Canadian town) or a man arrested in development. Either way, his antics are hysterical, and the movie leaves the conclusions to the viewer. If you love original, daring story telling, show casing unknown but great talent (even the songs are original and GREAT), then you should check this out.

OK even if you just want a good laugh you should check this out.

I remember the night I saw The Rowdyman clearly, I was at the rink playing hockey with my friends and my older sister came and got me because we had to go see some stupid movie from Newfoundland(my dad was from Corner Brook). So I begrudgingly went to the theater with my family, and The Rowdyman isn't really a I think my life changed that night, I'm glad my parents dragged me out. I had never seen anything like it (at twelve years old). To me this was a very real reflection on how screwed up people can be, I left the theater a smile on my face and a few good lines memorized. I would highly recommend this down to earth movie.

The Rowdyman is a poignant biography of protagonist Will Cole, a ragged ne'er-do-well who's best intentions go unnoticed by those most important to him. Set in 1970's Newfoundland, Cole's world starts to cave in on him after he becomes inadvertently responsible for the death of his best friend Andrew (Frank Converse). Desperate to retain his wayward lifestyle, Cole has some hard choices to make. Stellar performance by Frank Converse and Will Geer only add to Pinsent's emotional performance. Great soundtrack. Bravo, Gordon!

Saw it a few times on the CBC a long time ago. I want to get a copy of it on DVD or on the Bluray but theres none to be had anywhere!

I found everything about this film to be beautiful. Beautiful writing, beautiful direction, beautiful characters, beautiful scenery. I had heard a great deal about it, and the only way I could see it was to buy it. I'm so glad I did!