Men with Brooms

2002 Comedy

Paul Gross acts as writer, director, and star for this sports comedy about a Canadian curling team. When Chris Cutter (Gross) left his hometown of Long Bay, Ontario, he threw his team's curling stones into the lake and left his bride, Julie (Michelle Nolden), standing at the altar. Ten years later, the curling club's leader, Coach Foley, decides to start up the team again. However, he has a heart attack and dies while trying to retrieve the curling stones from the lake. Returning for the coach's funeral, Cutter fondly remembers his old curling days and decides to follow the terms of the coach's will: to win the prestigious Golden Broom championship. In order to fulfill this goal, Cutter brings the original members of Long Bay Curling Club back together, including mortician Neil (James Allodi), troublemaker James (Peter Outerbridge), and would-be father Eddie (Jed Rees). Chris also reunites with his own estranged father, Gordon (Leslie Nielsen), and gets involved with Julie's recovering alcoholic sister, Amy (Molly Parker). Features original music and special appearances by Canadian rockers the Tragically Hip. more..

Director: Paul Gross

Starring: Paul Gross, Connor Price, Leslie Nielsen, Kari Matchett, Molly Parker

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Awards

  • Outstanding Performance - Female

    ACTRA Awards (II) (2003)

     
  • Film - Pretty Funny Direction

    Canadian Comedy Awards (2003)

  • Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Long Form

    Directors Guild of Canada (2003)

     
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

    Genie Awards (2003)