Fetching Cody
Encyclopedia
Fetching Cody is a 2005 film written and directed by David Ray. The film takes place in Vancouver
's Downtown Eastside
and follows the story of Art Frankel (played by Jay Baruchel
) as he desperately tries to save his girlfriend Cody Wesson (Sarah Lind
) by attempting to rewrite her past. The film also features local drag queen
Robert Kaiser
as Sabrina.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
's Downtown Eastside
Downtown Eastside
The Downtown Eastside is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and is known as "Canada's poorest postal code"....
and follows the story of Art Frankel (played by Jay Baruchel
Jay Baruchel
Jonathan Adam Saunders "Jay" Baruchel is a Canadian actor. He has had a successful career in comedy films, and has appeared in supporting roles in such box office successes as Million Dollar Baby, Knocked Up and Tropic Thunder, as well as starring in films like She's Out of My League, The Trotsky,...
) as he desperately tries to save his girlfriend Cody Wesson (Sarah Lind
Sarah Lind
Sarah Dawn Lind in Regina, Saskatchewan is a Canadian actress, primarily known for her roles on the television series Mentors and Edgemont.-Filmography:...
) by attempting to rewrite her past. The film also features local drag queen
Drag queen
A drag queen is a man who dresses, and usually acts, like a caricature woman often for the purpose of entertaining. There are many kinds of drag artists and they vary greatly, from professionals who have starred in films to people who just try it once. Drag queens also vary by class and culture and...
Robert Kaiser
Robert Kaiser (entertainer)
Robert Kaiser, also known as Joan-E, is a Canadian drag queen, entertainer and actor.Kaiser was adopted and grew up in Calgary, Alberta but lives in Vancouver, British Columbia where he is well known in the gay community as an entertainer and activist...
as Sabrina.
Cast
- Jay BaruchelJay BaruchelJonathan Adam Saunders "Jay" Baruchel is a Canadian actor. He has had a successful career in comedy films, and has appeared in supporting roles in such box office successes as Million Dollar Baby, Knocked Up and Tropic Thunder, as well as starring in films like She's Out of My League, The Trotsky,...
as Art - Sarah LindSarah LindSarah Dawn Lind in Regina, Saskatchewan is a Canadian actress, primarily known for her roles on the television series Mentors and Edgemont.-Filmography:...
as Cody - Jim ByrnesJim Byrnes (actor)James Thomas Kevin "Jim" Byrnes is a blues musician, guitarist, and actor.-Life and career:Byrnes was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to a homemaker mother and a municipal accountant father. He has lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, since the mid-1970s...
as Harvey - Lucas Blaney as Holden Wesson
- Neil DenisNeil DenisNeil Denis is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Rya'c, son of Teal'c, a Jaffa in Stargate SG-1. His first appearance was in University Hospital in 1995 at the age of 8. He also appeared in the Canadian television series 2030 CE. He has provided the voice for Spyke in X-Men: Evolution...
as Sudden - Liam McGuigan as David "Helmut" Yar
- Chilton Crane as Mrs. Wesson
- Nicole Muñoz as Young Cody
- Robert Kaiser as Sabrina
- Barclay HopeBarclay Hope-Life and career:Hope was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is the brother of actor William Hope. Hope appeared in the TV series Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal as Peter Axon...
as Mr. Wesson - Angela Moore as Sam
- Jessica McLeod as Rose
- Kyla Wise as Chara (as Kyla Anderson)
- Peter Hanlon as School Principal
- Dog Messer as Himself