Winter Comes Early (1971)
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- PG
- 1h 52min
- Drama, Romance
- 12 Nov 1971 (Canada)
- Movie
A young hockey player becomes an overnight star of the Toronto Maple Leafs and falls in love with a beautiful young singer. Their relationship is plagued by his "jock" nature and decadent lifestyle.
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Bruce Armstrong | ... |
Billy - age three
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Eric Cryderman | ... |
Father
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Don Allen | ... |
Billy - age eleven
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| Kay Hawtrey | ... |
Mother
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Kathryn Carling | ... |
Estelle - age three
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| Art Hindle | ... |
Billy Duke
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Steve Pernie | ... |
Joe MacMillan
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Derek Sanderson | ... |
Self
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Trudy Young | ... |
Sherri Lee Nelson
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| Frank Moore | ... |
Barney
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George Eaton | ... |
Max
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Robin White | ... |
Bud
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Perry Thompson | ... |
Gerry
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| Austin Willis | ... |
Graydon Hunter
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| John Vernon | ... |
Fred Wares
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| Sean Sullivan | ... |
Greg Walsh
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Vivian Reis | ... |
Grace Wares
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George Armstrong | ... |
Self
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Mickey McReynolds | ... |
Walter
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Les Rubie | ... |
Oldtimer
(as Les Ruby)
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Lisa Wilder | ... |
Rock Fan
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| Susan Douglas Rubes | ... |
Mrs. Hunter
(as Susan Douglas)
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Laurie Pierce | ... |
Estelle - age 14
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Joe Sgro | ... |
Leaf Trainer
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Harold Ballard | ... |
Leaf Doctor
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Carole Taylor | ... |
Walsh's Research Girl
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| Jack Van Evera | ... |
Cab Driver
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Scott Maitland | ... |
Policeman
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George Gross | ... |
Member of the Press
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Ken McKee | ... |
Member of the Press
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Larry Wilson | ... |
Member of the Press
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Fergie Olver | ... |
Member of the Press
(as Fergie Oliver)
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Scott Young | ... |
Member of the Press
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Ed Fitkin | ... |
Member of the Press
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Bob Baun | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Jim Dorey | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Ron Ellis | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Weston Gavin | ... |
(uncredited)
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Brian Glennie | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Paul Henderson | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Jim McKenny | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Darryl Sittler | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George McCowan | ||
Written by
| George Robertson | ... | (screenplay) |
| John F. Bassett | ... | (story development) & |
| Scott Young | ... | (story development) & |
| George Robertson | ... | (story development) |
Produced by
| John F. Bassett | ... | producer |
| Harve Sherman | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Ron Collier | ... | (music score by) |
Cinematography by
| Donald Wilder | ... | director of photography (as Don Wilder) |
Editing by
| Kirk Jones | ||
Editorial Department
| Robert Lower | ... | assistant film editor (as Bob Lower) |
Art Direction by
| Jack McAdam | ||
Makeup Department
| Max Axler | ... | hair stylist |
| Bill Morgan | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gord Robinson | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Richard Taylor | ... | propsmaster |
Sound Department
| Paul Coombe | ... | re-recording |
| Robert Crone | ... | re-recording (as Robert C. Crone) |
| Des Dollery | ... | production sound |
| Alban Streeter | ... | sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jack Breeze | ... | gaffer |
| Charlie Goodchild | ... | key grip |
| Ernest J.L. Meershoek | ... | assistant cameraman (as Ernie Meershoek) |
| Matt Tundo | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Karen Hazzard | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Roger Palmer | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Frank Moore | ... | singer / songs |
| Trudy Young | ... | singer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Blanche McDermaid | ... | continuity |
Production Companies
- Agincourt Productions Limited
- Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC) (produced with the assistance of)
Distributors
- Alliance Film Distribution (1971) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Cannon Film Distributors (1972) (United States) (theatrical)
- Intervision Video (1979) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- VSC (2011) (Canada) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Air Canada (travel arrangements)
- Allied Technical Services (casting)
- Boston Bruins (group cast members)
- California Golden Seals (group cast members)
- Chicago Blackhawks (group cast members)
- Eaton's (wardrobe: Miss Reis)
- Film Effects (titles & opticals)
- Film House (re-recorded at)
- General Motors of Canada (ground transportation)
- Hockey Night in Canada (special thanks: to the sponsors)
- Los Angles Kings (group cast members)
- Lou Myles Disegnatore (clothing: mens)
- Montreal Canadiens (group cast members)
- National Hockey League (special thanks: to the Management and Players)
- New York Rangers (group cast members)
- Ottawa 67's (group cast members)
- Peterborough Petes (group cast members)
- Philadelphia Flyers (group cast members)
- The Detroit Red Wings (group cast members)
- Toronto Maple Leafs (group cast members)
- Toronto Marlboros (group cast members)
- Vancouver Canucks (group cast members)
Storyline
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Love story involving a Canadian professional hockey player (Billy Duke) and a hippie folk singer (Sherry Nelson). Their union is tumultuous, as both try to come to terms with their differences in careers and lifestyles. They realize too late that they both love each other. Written by Anita Culley |
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| Taglines | Sherri Lee Nelson had sung her way to the top and risked it all by falling for hockey star Billy Duke. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Leafs winger Jim McKenny was the stand-in for Art Hindle in the long shots of game action. See more » |
| Goofs | Barney sings an uptempo tune at the club. The rest of the band join in during the choruses , but Barney is the only one with a microphone. See more » |