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The Nature of Nicholas
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The Nature of Nicholas

2002-08-24 · 90 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Mystery · Horror

The Nature of Nicholas is a surreal story of twelve-year-old Nicholas as he struggles with an attraction to his best friend.

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Directors
Jeff Erbach
Production companies
Critical Madness Productions Inc., Full Stop Films, Showcase Television, Téléfilm Canada, The Movie Network, MFM, Award Films International
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jeff SuttonNicholas
David TurnbullBobby
Ardith BoxallMother
Tom McCamusTom McCamusFather
Robert HuculakRobert HuculakRoy
Katherine Lee RaymondJenna
Samantha HillSamantha HillVicki
Erica ZawadowskiKimberley
Blake TaylorBlake TaylorDoctor / Teacher / Realtor Man
Rhiannon BenedictRealtor Woman
Courtney-Jane WhiteGirl in blue sweater

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