Harmony Cats (1993)
Directed by Sandy Wilson
Genres - Comedy, Music |
Sub-Genres - Musical Drama, Romantic Comedy |
Release Date - Apr 27, 1994 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 100 min. |
Countries - Canada |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Clarke Fountain
In this finely crafted Canadian character study, filled with light comic touches, Graham (Kim Coates) is an out of work symphony violinist. About the only job he can find is playing the bass fiddle with the Harmony Cats, a just-barely making it country band, led by Frank Hay (Jim Byrnes). Graham is not the only non-fan of country music in the outfit. For instance, their drummer, Reg, is a loyal jazz afficianado, and their guitarist greatly prefers heavy metal. They are kept on track and on schedule by Alma, who alternately bullies and mothers the band members. Graham's girlfriend goes ballistic when she discovers that the band will be traveling with Frank's daughter Debbie (Lisa Brokop) as a featured singer. Graham is growing just a little too fond of the girl for her comfort, although this is usually expressed as appreciation for her musical gifts. Those same gifts are also appreciated by a Nashville producer (played by country great Hoyt Axton).
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country-music, fiddler, music-group, music-producer, music-tour, underachiever, unemployment, violinist