Two Men (1988 film) explained

Genre:Drama
Director:Gordon Pinsent
Starring:John Vernon
Jan Rubeš
Martha Gibson
Country:Canada
Language:English
Producer:Bill Gough
Runtime:110 minutes
Network:CBC Television

Two Men is a Canadian television film, directed by Gordon Pinsent and broadcast by CBC Television in 1988.[1] The film stars John Vernon as Alex Koves, a Hungarian Jewish Holocaust survivor living in Toronto, Ontario, who discovers that Michael Barna (Jan Rubeš), the Nazi officer responsible for the death of most of Koves' family at Auschwitz, is also living in the city as a successful and respected businessman.[2]

The cast also includes Martha Gibson, Patricia Collins and Lila Kedrova.[3]

The film aired on November 20, 1988.[2]

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryNominee(s)Result
Gemini Awards1989Best TV Movie[4]
Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Dramatic Program or Mini-SeriesJohn Vernon
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Program or SeriesJan Rubeš
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Program or SeriesMartha Gibson
Patricia Collins
Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or SeriesKenneth W. Gregg
Best Production Design or Art DirectionArthur Herriott

Notes and References

  1. Hester Riches, "Two Men rooted in stepfather's memories of war". Vancouver Sun, November 17, 1988.
  2. John Haslett Cuff, "Timely story has a quiet emotional power: Compelling drama charts dark waters". The Globe and Mail, November 19, 1988.
  3. Bill Prentice, "These two men share their horrible story". The Globe and Mail, November 19, 1988.
  4. "Going for Gemini glory". The Globe and Mail, October 26, 1989.