

The Ernie Game
1968-11-14 · 88 min · ★ 5.4
This fictional feature follows a twenty-something man who is struggling to define his position in the world in early adulthood. He has left their parents' home but still has not made an home of his own. Our protagonist’s alienation is palpable; for him life is a game, not because he chooses to make it so, but because he is unable to make anything more of it. But for those who befriend him and eventually turn him loose again, his game is not enough.
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- Directors
- Don Owen
- Production companies
- ONF | NFB, CBC
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
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Alexis KannerErnie Turner
Jackie BurroughsGail
Leonard CohenSinger
Rolland D'AmourNeighbour
Louis NeginErnie's friendTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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