Men with Brooms

Men with Brooms (2002) is a Canadian movie, and among the most successful English Canadian films on a Canadian subject ever. It is also the most successful curling movie, and the only major feature film which centres around the sport.

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2002 - Canadian - Canadian films - Curling

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In the film, Chris Cutter (played by Paul Gross) is the skip of a recently reunited curling team from a small Canadian town. This offbeat comedy follows the team as they work through their respective life issues and struggle to win the championship for the sake of their late coach.

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Paul Gross - Town - Comedy - Coach

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The cast also includes Connor Price, Leslie Nielsen, Peter Outerbridge, Kari Matchett, Molly Parker and Polly Shannon. The Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip also make a cameo appearance in the film as a competing rink.

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Connor Price - Leslie Nielsen - Peter Outerbridge - Kari Matchett - Molly Parker - Polly Shannon - The Tragically Hip

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Much of the movie was filmed in Brampton; see Brampton Fall Fair. Some outdoor scenes were filmed in Greater Sudbury.

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Brampton - Brampton Fall Fair - Greater Sudbury

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This is believed to be the first feature film ever made focusing on the sport of curling.

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A soundtrack album was also released.

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