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Wikipedia article




'Melanie' is a 1982 Canadian drama film starring Glynnis O'Connor, Lisa Dalbello, Burton Cummings and Don Johnson.

Plot summary



Melanie, a rural Arkansas woman, travels to Los Angeles in an effort to regain custody of her son from her ex-husband, Carl. Her illiteracy poses a major obstacle. She meets Rick, a faded musician, with whom she develops a relationship. Rick's attorney teaches her to read and write, and helps her with her custody fight.

Cast



* Glynnis O'Connor as Melanie

* Paul Sorvino as Walter

* Burton Cummings as Rick

* Trudy Young as Ronda

* Don Johnson as Carl

* Donann Cavin as Ginny

* Jamie Dick as Tyler

* Jodie Drake as Eula

* Lisa Dalbello as Marcie

* Yvonne Murray as Brandy

* Martha Gibson as Waitress

* Rocco Bellusci as Dana

* David Wills as Daryll Adrian

Production



Filming began in Toronto on 2 June 1980. Additional filming was conducted in Los Angeles.

Reception



Roger Ebert noted that 'Melanie' was "an uneven and sometimes frustrating but very alive movie".

Awards



'Melanie' earned seven nominations for the 4th Genie Awards:

* Best Performance by a Foreign Actress: Glynnis O'Connor '(won)'

* Best Original Song: Burton Cummings "You Saved My Soul" '(won)'

* Best Adapted Screenplay: Richard Paluck and Robert Guza Jr. '(won)' '(rescinded)'

** After the ceremony, the academy learned that the short story on which the screenplay was based had not been previously published, making it not an adaptation according to the rules of the award."Melanie adaptation Genie returned". 'Cinema Canada', No. 96 (May 1983). p. 12.

* Best Direction: Rex Bromfield (nominated)

* Best Supporting Actress: Trudy Young (nominated)

*Best Costume Design: Julie Ganton (nominated)

* Sound Editing: Wayne Griffin and Dennis Drummond (nominated)

References




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