Hayseed (1997)

3.7/10 93 min

Overview

In this Canadian Candide update, orphan Gordie (Jamie Shannon) lives with his hippie aunts at a quiet Porridge Glenn farm. When his beagle Speedoh is lost, a call from a psychic suggests a search in Toronto, where hayseed meets hooker wannabe Heidi (Sarain Boylan). She introduces him to two past-porn performers (Shelly Mars, Scott Thompson), the former stars of "Who's Afraid of Vagina Woolf?" Hick Gordie seems destined for street hustling and boogie nights after encountering a gay band that raises AIDS-research money by selling Gordie off to a sleazeball pimp (Alex Karzis). At this juncture, however, Heidi hatches a plan to reunite Gordie and Speedoh.

Cast

Jamie Shannon

Gordie

Deborah Theaker

Judy

Paul Bellini

Gordie's Dad

Sarain Boylan

Heidi

Elva Mai Hoover

Auntie Charity

Alex Karzis

Slim

Bruce LaBruce

Mr. Chartreuse

Dan Lett

Liam Burbage

Daniel MacIvor

Mr. Taupe

Shelly Mars

Rita

Mark McKinney

Alien Doctor

Dan Redican

The Saddest Man in the World

Scott Thompson

J.D. Wood

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