Horsey (1997 film)
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Horsey was a 1997 Canadian independent film starring Holly Ferguson and Todd Kerns
Todd Kerns
Todd Kerns and grew up in Lanigan, Saskatchewan is a Canadian musician who has worked with several successful Canadian bands, most notably Age of Electric...
that was directed by Kirsten Clarkson. Described in its tagline as "A Gritty Tale of Love, Ambition, and Addiction", the film was the first film for actors Kerns and Ferguson, as well as for director and writer Kristen Clarkson. Although Ferguson would go on to act in several other films and TV series (including 2005's Dark Water
Dark Water (2005 film)
Dark Water is a 2005 American horror-thriller film directed by Walter Salles, starring Jennifer Connelly and Tim Roth. The film is a remake of the 2002 Japanese film of the same name, and also stars John C. Reilly, Pete Postlethwaite, Perla Haney-Jardine and Ariel Gade...
), neither Kerns nor Clarkson would work on another film (as of 2007).
Plot
The film features Kerns, a Canadian rock musician famous for his work with Age of ElectricAge of Electric
Age of Electric was a Canadian alternative rock band in the 1990s.The band, consisting of two pairs of brothers, formed in Lanigan, Saskatchewan in 1989. The members were guitarists Ryan Dahle and Todd Kerns, bassist John Kerns and drummer Kurt Dahle. Ryan, Todd and Kurt all contributed vocals as...
, as a heroin-addicted artist and rocker named Ryland Yale. Delilah Miller (Ferguson) is looking for an anchor in her life, and turns to Ryland as a stabilizing force. However, she soon finds that he is possessive and undependable. The film portrays the life and death struggles that ensue as Kerns faces addiction and Miller, a bisexual, tries to distance herself from Yale while also exploring her own emotional hangups.
Cast
- Holly Ferguson as Delilah Miller
- Todd KernsTodd KernsTodd Kerns and grew up in Lanigan, Saskatchewan is a Canadian musician who has worked with several successful Canadian bands, most notably Age of Electric...
as Ryland Yale - Ryan RobbinsRyan RobbinsRyan Robbins is a Canadian actor. He was married to the actress Rebecca Reichert and they have one daughter.-Biography:...
as Simon Leigh - Victoria Deschanel as Lily Hiroshima
- Madeleine Kipling as Steffi Yale
- Tamara Rambaran as Carol Muldoon
- Michael RoberdsMichael RoberdsMichael Roberds is a Canadian actor originally from Langley, British Columbia. He portrayed a cafeteria server in Ernest Goes to School. He has appeared on The New Addams Family as Uncle Fester, Da Vinci's City Hall, Commander's Log , Super Dave's All Stars and in Hot Tub Time Machine.-External...
as Manfred Fireburn - Russ HamiltonRuss HamiltonRuss Hamilton was the 1994 World Series of Poker main event champion. He defeated Hugh Vincent in heads-up play to win $1 million in first-prize money, as well as his body weight in silver. Following his World Series win, Hamilton served as a consultant for Ultimate Bet, an online poker server...
as Jamie Alyosha - Tara Lea as Mrs. Black
- Laura Arcangeli as Jane Yale
- Michael Leon Brinegar as Stabby McDonald
- Anthony Dakota Burchett as Arma de Brokein