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John and the Missus

John and the Missus

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Drama
📜 Overview: A small Canadian town is devasted when a local mine--the town's only source of income--is closed. One man incurs the wrath of the townsmen when he stubbornly refuses the small amount of settlement money offered by the government.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1987-10-23
⌚ Running Time: 100 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.0

Beloved Cast

Gordon Pinsent original image
John Munn
Gordon Pinsent
Jackie Burroughs original image
Missus
Jackie Burroughs
Randy Follett original image
Matt
Randy Follett
Jessica Steen original image
Faith
Jessica Steen
Greg Thomey original image
Jimmy Ludlow
Greg Thomey

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