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American Boyfriends
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySandy Wilson
Written bySandy Wilson
Produced bySandy Wilson
Steven DeNure
StarringMargaret Langrick
John Wildman
Jason Blicker
Liisa Repo-Martell
Delia Breit
CinematographyBrenton Spencer
Edited byLara Mazur
Music byTerry Frewer
Paul Hyde

Production
company

Alliance Entertainment

Distributed byCBS Films

Release date

  • September 11, 1989 (1989-09-11)

Running time

90 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish
BudgetCan$3 million[1]

American Boyfriends is a 1989 Canadian comedy-drama film written and directed by Sandy Wilson and starring Margaret Langrick, John Wildman, Jason Blicker, Liisa Repo-Martell, and Delia Breit. It is the sequel to My American Cousin (1985). Langrick and Wildman reprise their roles as Sandy Wilcox and Butch Walker respectively.

The soundtrack for this film contains songs by a number of popular Canadian music groups of the era including Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, Colin James, Sass Jordan, Spirit of the West, and BTO. The soundtrack was released on CD by Penta Records.

Awards

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The film was nominated for "Best Original Song" ("Restless Dreamer" by Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts) and "Best Sound Editing" (as was the first film) at the 11th Genie Awards.

The single "Wooly Bully" (BTO) reached #80 on the Canadian charts.[2]

"Back in My Arms Again" (Colin James) also reached #80 on the Canadian charts.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Alliance feature film credits". Variety. July 18, 1990. pp. 58–59.
  • ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles - October 16, 1989" (PDF).
  • ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles - January 20, 1990" (PDF).
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