The Perfect Mother
Brief Synopsis
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After being set up on a blind date by their mothers, Kathryn and John fall in love and marry. John's possessive and controlling mother, Eleni, lavishes gifts on the couple, including a new home near hers. Initially, Kathryn is pleased to be part of such a close-knit family, but soon becomes uncomfor
Cast & Crew
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Peter Levin
Director
Kurt Max Runte
Nathaniel Deveaux
Claudette Carracedo
Jennifer Clement
Betty Linde
Film Details
Also Known As
Alexandra, Kathryn, Perfect Mother
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1997
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
After being set up on a blind date by their mothers, Kathryn and John fall in love and marry. John's possessive and controlling mother, Eleni, lavishes gifts on the couple, including a new home near hers. Initially, Kathryn is pleased to be part of such a close-knit family, but soon becomes uncomfortable when Louis constantly gives in to his mother. When Kathryn attempts to assert her independence, Eleni turns on her with a vengeance. Inspired by actual events.
Director
Peter Levin
Director
Cast
Kurt Max Runte
Nathaniel Deveaux
Claudette Carracedo
Jennifer Clement
Betty Linde
Danny Virtue
Gwynyth Walsh
Louis Ferreira
Roman Podhora
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Tuesday Knight
Tyne Daly
Rachelle Escaravage
Kate Robbins
John Oliver
Jon Cuthbert
Dee Wallace Stone
Ione Skye
Carlos Joe Costa
Scott Owens
David Cubitt
Crew
Orly Adelson
Executive Producer
Stuart Aikins
Casting
Ian Ballard
Hair Stylist
Lesley Beale
Set Decorator
Jenny Bernice
Assistant Costume Designer
Dillard Brinson
Key Grip
Gina Christodoulou
Choreographer
Karen Clark
Screenplay
Alexander Cochrane
Production Designer
Graham Coutts
Property Master
Brad Creasser
Assistant Camera Operator
Victoria Down
Makeup Artist
Gil Forrester
Dolly Grip
James Forsyth
Extras Agent/Coordinator
Janice Frome
Location Manager
Roger Gimbel
Executive Producer
William Haines
Casting Associate
Karen Hendel
Casting
Roberta Henriksen
Production Coordinator
Timothy Joyce
Assistant Editor
Hermino Kam
Other
Lynn Kelly
Costume Designer
Jan Kiesser
Director Of Photography
Duncan Macgregor
Gaffer
Nathaniel Massey
Steadicam Operator
Monique Mclaren
Assistant Production Coordinator
Andrew Mclean
Production Manager
Bob Mclean
Transportation Coordinator
Klaus Melchior
Video
Eva Morgan
Assistant Production Coordinator
Gary Myers
Art Director
Colleen Elizebeth Nystedt
Producer
Ralph Parker
Sound
Kevin Parks
Assistant Director
Michael Payne
Sound Editor
Larry Portmann
Assistant Camera Operator
Mike Rohl
Assistant Director
Skip Schoolnick
Editor
Skip Schoolnick
Associate Producer
Geordie Sheffer
Hair Stylist
Mark Snow
Music
Robert Stecko
Camera Operator
Tim Storvik
Special Effects Coordinator
Danny Virtue
Stunt Coordinator
Marty Wereski
Music Editor
Christine Wilson
Script Supervisor
Glenn Woodruff
Construction Coordinator
Film Details
Also Known As
Alexandra, Kathryn, Perfect Mother
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1997
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States February 18, 1997
Began shooting February 28, 1996.
Completed shooting March 25, 1996.
Previous titles: "Kathryn" and "Alexandra."
