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It Rained All Night the Day I Left
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Wikipedia article
'It Rained All Night the Day I Left' is a comedy film made in 1978 but not theatrically released until 1980.[http://collections.cinematheque.qc.ca/recherche/oeuvres/fiche/27688-it-rained-all-night-the-day-i-left "It Rained All Night the Day I Left"]. Cinmathque Qubcoise. Directed by Nicolas Gessner, the film was a co-production of film studios from Canada, France and Israel.[http://collectionscanada.ca/databases/cff/001096-119.01-e.php?film_id=829&PHPSESSID=gb757uhde7o52aoukt4uh6ne36 "It Rained All Night the Day I Left"]. Library and Archives Canada Canadian Feature Film Database, May 13, 2010.
The film stars Tony Curtis and Louis Gossett, Jr. as two gun-runners making a trip through the desert to transport guns for The Colonel (Sally Kellerman). The film's cast also includes John Vernon and Lisa Langlois.
The film was released theatrically in Europe, both in its original English and in a dubbed French version titled 'Deux affreux sur le sable'. It received no theatrical release in North America, instead it was premiered as a television film on CTV and The Movie Channel on August 23, 1982.
Gossett's role had originally been slated to be performed by Billy Dee Williams."Shooting star". 'The Globe and Mail', October 14, 1978.
Kellerman later dismissed her performance in the film, telling the press that "I always say that I was solidly mediocre and everybody else stunk.""Actress conquers screen challenge: love scenes with Rodney Dangerfield". 'Ottawa Citizen', June 24, 1986.
Awards and nominations
The film garnered four Genie Award nominations at the 1st Genie Awards in 1980:"Changeling leads Canadian Film Award nominees". 'The Globe and Mail', February 8, 1980.
*Best Foreign Actress: Sally Kellerman
*Best Adapted Screenplay: Ted Allan
*Best Art Direction/Production Design: Wolf Kroeger
*Best Original Score: Alain Leroux
It did not win any of the awards.
References
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