Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher (1989)
Narcissistic Saskatchewan Tory politician Colin Thatcher is engaged in a bitter divorce from his wife Jo-Ann. When a series of court rulings over the divorce go against him, Thatcher decides a more drastic solution is needed - murder! A series of attempts on Jo-Ann's life follow, most of which don't succeed. Finally one does, and the arrogant Thatcher believes he is above the law and immune to prosecution. But his arrogance proves to be his undoing, as Crown Counsel Serge Kujawa builds a case against this psychopathic monster for 1st-degree murder - charging that Thatcher hired someone to kill his wife. The true story of one of the most disturbing stories of murder-for-hire in Canada.
Director: Francis Mankiewicz
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 156 min
Release Date: November 30, 1989
Cast
- Kate Nelligan - JoAnn Thatcher
- Kenneth Welsh - Colin Thatcher
- Robert Benson - Jack Rutherford
- Leon Pownall - Gerry Gerrand
- Brent Carver - Tony Merchant
- Stuart Hughes - Charlie Wilde
- Cedric Smith - Tony Wilson
- John Colicos - Serge Kujawa
- Thom Bell
- Duncan Ollerenshaw - Greg Thatcher
Screenplay
- Maggie Siggins (Novel)
- Suzette Couture (Screenplay)
Music: Eric Robertson
Cinematography: Vic Sarin
Editing: Gordon McClellan
Production: CBC
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on true story, murder for hire, tory politician
More Films by Director: Francis Mankiewicz
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher about?
- Narcissistic Saskatchewan Tory politician Colin Thatcher is engaged in a bitter divorce from his wife Jo-Ann. When a series of court rulings over the divorce go against him, Thatcher decides a more drastic solution is needed - murder! A series of attempts on Jo-Ann's life follow, most of which don't succeed. Finally one does, and the arrogant Thatcher believes he is above the law and immune to prosecution. But his arrogance proves to be his undoing, as Crown Counsel Serge Kujawa builds a case against this psychopathic monster for 1st-degree murder - charging that Thatcher hired someone to kill his wife. The true story of one of the most disturbing stories of murder-for-hire in Canada.
- Who directed Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher?
- Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher was directed by Francis Mankiewicz.
- Who stars in Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher?
- Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher stars Kate Nelligan, Kenneth Welsh, Robert Benson, Leon Pownall, Brent Carver, Stuart Hughes.
- How long is Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher?
- Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher has a runtime of 2h 36m (156 minutes).
- What genre is Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher?
- Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher produced?
- Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher was produced in Canada.