Wedding in White

Director William Fruet
Year 1972
Run Time 103min
Genre Drama

A harsh and note-perfect portrayal of small-town Ontario during World War II. Naive and withdrawn, teenage Jeannie (Kane) is utterly inexperienced with men until she meets Billy (McGrath), a soldier friend of her brother’s, when they come home on furlough. The sexual assault that ensues – and its tragic consequences – throw the family into turmoil as they navigate the mores of the times and their community.


Driven by incredible performances and direction, this acclaimed Canadian classic claimed three Canadian Film Awards including Best Feature Film.


“One of the most merciless, strangely touching portraits of character I’ve ever seen in a movie.” – Roger Ebert, The Chicago Sun-Times

Director

William Fruet

Writer

William Fruet

Cast

Donald Pleasence, Carol Kane

Genre

Drama

Interests

Classics, History, Literary Adaptation

Original Language

English

Canadian Distributor

Cinepix / Famous Players Distribution (C/FP)