# The Star Turn

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1990 Canadian film

The Star Turn Directed by Nelu Ghiran Written by John Colapinto Produced by Donald Booth Starring Nigel Bennett Joe-Norman Shaw Cinematography Gerald Packer Release date 1990 (1990) Running time 13 minutes Country Canada Language English

***The Star Turn*** is a Canadian drama [short film](/source/Short_film), directed by Nelu Ghiran and released in 1990.[1] Based in part on the sex scandal that derailed [Gary Hart](/source/Gary_Hart)'s presidential campaign in 1988, the film stars [Nigel Bennett](/source/Nigel_Bennett) and Joe-Norman Shaw as Geoffrey and Simon, two journalists who are trying to land a big scoop by staking out a philandering politician outside his motel room.[2]

The screenplay was written by journalist [John Colapinto](/source/John_Colapinto).

The film was a [Genie Award](/source/Genie_Award) nominee for [Best Theatrical Short Film](/source/Genie_Award_for_Best_Theatrical_Short_Film) at the [12th Genie Awards](/source/12th_Genie_Awards) in 1991.[3]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** John Laycock, "Local film theatre offers four shorts". *[Windsor Star](/source/Windsor_Star)*, January 15, 1990.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Marc Horton, "Snappy journalism yarn". *[Edmonton Journal](/source/Edmonton_Journal)*, February 22, 1990.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Christopher Harris, "Black Robe leads race for Genies: Film community notes surprising omissions in list of nominees". *[The Globe and Mail](/source/The_Globe_and_Mail)*, October 10, 1991.

## External links

- [*The Star Turn*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0269908/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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