Net Worth (TV film)

This article is about the 1995 hockey film, Net Worth. For the 2000 drama film, starring Todd Field and also called Net Worth, see Net Worth (film).

Net Worth
Directed by	Jerry Ciccoritti
Produced by	Bernie Zuckerman Gail Carr
Written by	Don Truckey Phil Savath David Cruise Allison Griffiths
Starring	Aidan Devine Kevin Conway R.H. Thomson Al Waxman
Distributed by	Morningstar Entertainment Inc.
Release date(s)	1995 (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Running time	92 min.
Country	Canada
Language	English

Net Worth is a 1995 television film that starred Aidan Devine, Al Waxman, R.H. Thomson and Kevin Conway. It was directed by Jerry Ciccoritti from a script written by Don Truckey, Phil Savath, David Cruise and Allison Griffiths. Screenplay by David Cruise.

Plot summary

Based on the true story of the Detroit Red Wings', Ted Lindsay, a nine time NHL All-Star who along with Doug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens headed up a small group of players in a battle to protect the rights of players against monopolistic NHL owners of the 1950s era including Bruce Norris of the Detroit Red Wings, Conn Smythe of the Toronto Maple Leafs and James D. Norris of the Chicago Black Hawks as well as NHL president, Clarence Campbell. The film focusses on the conflict between Lindsay and Jack Adams, Detroit's coach and general manager as well as Lindsay's struggle to win over the trust and support of the players, including Lindsay's long time team mate, the legendary Gordie Howe, amidst coercion and threats from the league and the owners. Lindsay's efforts would ultimately result in the formation of the NHL Players Association.

Awards and honors

Gemini Awards

The film won four Gemini Award's presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television and was nominated in a further four categories.

Won

• Gemini Award (1997) for Best Direction in a Dramatic Program (Jerry Ciccoritti)
• Gemini Award (1997) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program (Al Waxman)
• Gemini Award (1997) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program (Aidan Devine)
• Gemini Award (1997) for Best TV Movie (Bernard Zuckerman)

Nominated

• Gemini Award (1997) for Best Costume Design (Tulla Nixon)
• Gemini Award (1997) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program (Carl Marotte)
• Gemini Award (1997) for Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series (George Roulston)
• Gemini Award (1997) for Best Production Design or Art Direction (Arthur Harriot)

External links

• Net Worth at the Internet Movie Database