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Wikipedia article
'Office Party', also known as 'Hostile Takeover' in some releases, is a Canadian thriller film directed by George Mihalka and released in 1988."Silliness can't save this Party". 'Toronto Star', October 22, 1989. An adaptation of Michael A. Gilbert's 1981 crime novel 'Office Party', the film stars David Warner as Eugene Brackin, a repressed accountant who suddenly takes three of his coworkers hostage with no apparent motive or demands."Valid drama beats at heart of movie". 'Calgary Herald', June 17, 1990.
The film also stars Michael Ironside, Kate Vernon and Jayne Eastwood as the hostages.
Billy Bryans and Aaron Davis received a Genie Award nomination for Best Original Score at the 10th Genie Awards."Cronenberg film earns a dozen nominations: Dead Ringers tops Genie list". 'The Globe and Mail', February 14, 1989.
Cast
* David Warner - Eugene Brackin
* Michael Ironside - Larry Gaylord
* Kate Vernon - Sally
* Jayne Eastwood - Joan Talmage
* Will Lyman - Smolen
* Graeme Campbell - Hollis
* Anthony Sherwood - Garlas
* John Vernon - Mayor
* Patrick Patterson - Security Guard
* Winston Gaddishaw - Marksman
* Helen Beavis - Mrs. Hampton
* Cindy Girling - Mrs. Gaylord
* Kenneth McGregor - Cop #1 (as Ken McGregor)
* Franois Klanfer - NY Boss
* Rex Hagon - V.P. of Felton
References
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