The Investigation (2002)
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- TV-14
- 1h 31min
- Thriller
- 23 Nov 2008 (UK)
- TV Movie
This gripping, true-life drama tells the story of the bungled and obstructed manhunt for Canada's most notorious serial killer.
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- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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Cast
| Nicholas Lea | ... |
Les Forsythe
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| Reece Dinsdale | ... |
Teddy Boulder
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| Lochlyn Munro | ... |
Darryll Kettles
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Paul Coeur | ... |
Olson
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| Michael Hogan | ... |
Ray
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| Duncan Fraser | ... |
George Karwaski
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| David Warner | ... |
Superint. Bruce Northorp
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| Shaun Johnston | ... |
Sgt. Sawyer
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| Coralie Cairns | ... |
Meryll
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| Michael St. John Smith | ... |
Inspector Linnehan
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| Hrothgar Mathews | ... |
Fred Coombs
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Francis Damberger | ... |
Mosca
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| Joe Norman Shaw | ... |
Jack Crosbie
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James Travis | ... |
Corporal Rick Harding
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Rainer Kahl | ... |
Luke Baker
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Jessica Knights | ... |
Kathy Sallow
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Chris Kelly | ... |
Hugh
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Royal Sproule | ... |
Fred
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Jack Ackroyd | ... |
OIC JFO officer
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Derek Richards | ... |
Sgt. Bronson
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| Valerie Planche | ... |
Headquarters Secretary
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Stephen Hair | ... |
Hawkins
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Kait Shane | ... |
Deputy OIC
(as Kathy Shane)
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Al Holt | ... |
O Agent 2
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| Roxanne Wong | ... |
Watcher
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Wally Houn | ... |
O Agent 3
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Denise Willis-Jones | ... |
O Agent 1
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Frank Tofino | ... |
O Unit 1
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Andrew McCourt | ... |
Sas Officer
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| Dax Belanger | ... |
Surrey Cop
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Heather Lea MacCallum |
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| Doug MacLeod | ... |
Richmond Officer
(as Douglas MacLeod)
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| Stephen Strachan | ... |
Skeptical Cop
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| David Lawrence |
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Julie Hamilton |
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| Lesia Bear | ... |
FBI agent
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Robyn O'Brien | ... |
Hippie Girl
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Directed by
| Anne Wheeler | ||
Written by
| Bruce M. Smith | ... | () |
Produced by
| Jamie Brown | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Wendy Hill-Tout | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Prupas | ... | executive producer |
| Michelle Wong | ... | associate producer |
| Bernard Zukerman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Haim Frank Ilfman | ... | (as Frank Ilfman) |
Cinematography by
| A.J. Vesak | ||
Editing by
| Simon Webb | ||
Editorial Department
| Michael Solomon | ... | post-production coordinator |
Casting By
| Susan Taylor Brouse | ||
| Lynne Carrow | ||
| Deb Green | ||
| Daniel Hubbard | ||
Production Design by
| John Blackie | ||
Art Direction by
| Bill Ives | ||
Set Decoration by
| Janice Blackie-Goodine | ||
Costume Design by
| Lizzie McGovern | ||
Makeup Department
| Iloe Flewelling | ... | key hair stylist |
| Joanne Jacobsen | ... | first assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Tom Benz | ... | production supervisor |
| Nives Lever | ... | production manager |
| Evan Tussman | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Philip Chipera | ... | first assistant director (as Phil Chipera) |
| Kathy Ringer | ... | third assistant director (as Katherine Ringer) |
| Michele Williams | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Sean Blackie | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Laurie Dobbie | ... | property master |
| Amber Humphries | ... | set decoration buyer |
| Duane E. Martin | ... | on-set dresser |
| Jordy Wihak | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Mike Markiw | ... | boom operator |
| Wade Maude | ... | boom operator |
| Ron Osiowy | ... | sound mixer |
Stunts
| Tom Eirikson | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jim Finkbeiner | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andrew Bako | ... | still photographer |
| Mike Brown | ... | gaffer |
| Donovan Fraser | ... | second assistant camera: a cam |
| Tim Milligan | ... | dolly grip |
| David Vernerey | ... | best boy electric |
Casting Department
| Deb Green | ... | casting: Alberta |
| Daniel Hubbard | ... | casting: UK |
| Louise Mackiewicz | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Devora Brown | ... | costume truck supervisor |
| Jeffrey Fayle | ... | costume set supervisor |
Location Management
| Neale Joudrie | ... | location manager |
| Matt Palmer | ... | assistant location manager |
| Stuart Becker | ... | trainee location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Nicola Fletcher | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Michele Patsula | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Stacey Gooch | ... | star trailer |
Additional Crew
| Barbara Friest | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Jan Gillan | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Anne Hannan | ... | production accountant (as Annie Hannan) |
| Tammy Riehl | ... | production coordinator |
| Christine Tyson | ... | executive assistant |
Production Companies
- CTV Television Network (associate production)
- Muse Entertainment Enterprises
- Studio Eight Productions
- Voice Pictures
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Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) (acknowledgement) (ACTRA)
- Directors Guild of Canada (acknowledgement) (Directors Guild Of Canada - La Guilde Canadienne Des Réalisateurs)
- I.A.T.S.E. Local 669 (acknowledgement) (I.A.T.S.E. 669 - International Photographers - Canada)
- IATSE Local 212 (acknowledgement) (I.A.T.S.E. 212 - CALGARY Alberta Canada)
- Teamsters Local 362 (acknowledgement) (Teamsters 362)
Storyline
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This TV drama tells the true story of a bungled and obstructed police manhunt for a serial killer who could and should have been imprisoned after his first crime. Two young RCMP officers, each separately investigating a rape and murder, captured the culprit, but because of legal red tape, jurisdictional chaos and incompetence, the suspect was allowed to continue his rampage until he was finally arrested and imprisoned - several murders later.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Nicholas Lea plays Les Forsythe, a character based on Les Holmes, the ex-RCMP officer who wrote a book revealing the tragic errors that let Clifford Olson kill several more victims before being arrested. The book is titled "Where Shadows Linger: The Untold Story of the RCMP's Olson Murders Investigation" and was co-written by Holmes and Bruce L. Northorp. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Episode 896: Sisu (2023). See more » |