Torso: The Evelyn Dick Story (2002) (TV)

Director:

Alex Chapple

Writers:

Dennis Foon (writer)
Marjorie Freeman Campbell (book)

Genre:

Crime

Plot:

The 1946/1947 murder trial of young and beautiful Evelyn Dick remains the most lurid murder case in Canadian history...

Plot Keywords:

Based On True Story | Character Name In Title

Awards:

3 wins & 9 nominations

Cast

Kathleen Robertson	...	Evelyn Dick
Victor Garber	...	J.J. Robinette
Brenda Fricker	...	Alexandra MacLean
Callum Keith Rennie	...	Inspector Wood
Ken James	...	Donald MacLean
Jonathan Potts	...	Detective Sgt. Preston
Tom McCamus	...	Crown Prosecutor Rigney
Jim Boeven	...	John Dick
Joseph Scoren	...	Bill Bohozuk
Bruce Gray	...	Third Trial Judge
Gerry Quigley	...	Willy Landeg
Joan Gregson	...	Prison Matron
Hannah Lochner	...	Heather Dick
David Gardner	...	Bohozuk's Lawyer
William Pappas	...	First trial judge

Also Known As:

Torse, Le (Canada: French title)
Torso (USA) (video title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violent images and sexual content.

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

Canada

Certification:

Finland:K-15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Shaftesbury Films

Trivia:

Originally was to premiere on 11 September 2001, but was postponed due to the terrorist attacks of that day.

Rather forgettable film with a few good performances

I thought the film was okay. For a film that was about a sensational murder mystery it was a little on the mediocre side. I'm not sure why that is so, it must be the directing. Kathleen Robertson is simply wonderful as Evelyn Dick. She portrayed this woman as very vulnerable, slightly stupid, and easily manipulated by her horrible parents. it's an intriguing performance. She's like a little girl in a woman's body. Plus, Kathleen Robertson is very beautiful, like an old time movie star. Wish I could see more of her work.

I actually rented this film to watch Callum Keith Rennie. He turns in a rather fine performance as the police inspector that arrests Evelyn Dick on the suspician of the murder of her husband. This role is quite different from alot of roles that I've seen Rennie in. He looked very elegant in the 1950s suit and he is absolutely convincing as the policeman who brings in Evelyn Dick. His whole body type actually looks different, he stands taller and he even looks broad shouldered! Must be the suit.

This was a good rental, nothing more. Watch this movie because of Kathleen Robertson's remarkable performance.