Saint Jude

Overview

Teen-aged sisters Jude and Maureen, living with their volatile father in Montréal, live a life of substance abuse, hustling and petty theft. After Jude's father kicks her out of the house for her abusive and thieving ways, Jude is forced to survive on the streets with the assistance of her odd assortment of friends, including middle aged pedophile Clarence, pre-teen male hustler Georgie, pimp Big Al, and Maureen's junkie boyfriend Gabe. Georgie has a crush on Jude, while Jude unrealistically fantasizes about a normal married life with Gabe. All the while, Jude is also trying to elude the sadistic Mink, who she inadvertently crossed

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 6, 2000

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, French

Countries

Canada

Cast

Raymond Cloutier,Tom Watt,Victor Soumis,Bernie Coulson,Simon Peacock,Louise Portal,Matthew Harbour,Liane Balaban,Nicholas Campbell,Kris Lemcheand 2 more

Director

John L'Ecuyer

Writer

Esta Spalding,Heather O'Neill

Producer

Sandra Cunningham,Nicole Robert

Cinematography

Stephen Reizes

Music

Mark Korven

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0253620