John and the Missus is a 1986 Canadian drama film. The film was directed by and starred Gordon Pinsent who wrote the screenplay from his 1974 novel of the same name.
Plot
John Munn (Pinsent) is a miner from a small Newfoundland town who gets laid off when the mine closes. Rather than leave the town for work, as everyone else has done, John sets out to save the town along with his wife The Missus (Burroughs).
Recognition
1987
Genie Award for Best Music Score - Michael Conway Baker - Won
Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Gordon Pinsent - Won Genie Award for Best Motion Picture - John HunterPeter O'Brian - Nominated Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Roland Hewgill - Nominated Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Jackie Burroughs - Nominated Genie Award for Best Adapted Screenplay - Gordon Pinsent - Nominated