The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico

The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico is a Canadian mockumentary film released in 2005. Written and directed by Michael Mabbott, the film stars Matt Murphy, a musician previously associated with the bands The Super Friendz and The Flashing Lights, as Guy Terrifico, a country singer long rumoured to have died three decades earlier, but now reemerging from his disappearance and releasing a new album.

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Murphy and Mabbott wrote the film's music, including the songs "Just a Show" and "Make Believe", which were nominated for Best Original Song at the 26th Genie Awards.

The film won the award for Best Canadian First Feature Film at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival.

Cast

Matt Murphy as Guy Terrifico

Natalie Radford as Mary Lou Griffiths

Jane Sowerby as Loni Lipvanchuck

David Christo as Guy Jr.

Lyriq Bent as Mr. Stuff

Kris Kristofferson as Himself

Merle Haggard as Himself

Colin Linden as Himself

Ronnie Hawkins as Himself

Donnie Fritts as Himself

Levon Helm as Himself

Jim Cuddy as Himself

Greg Keelor as Himself

Rob Bowman as Himself

George Stroumboulopoulos as Himself

Phil Kaufman as Himself