The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie

2003 television film

Gena Rowlands
Kevin Zegers
Leslie Hope
Cameron Daddo
James Caan
Justin Chatwin

Music byPatrick HawesCountry of originCanadaOriginal languageEnglishProductionProducerMichael FrislevCinematographyPaul SarossyEditorEddie HamiltonRunning time102 minutesProduction companyShowtime NetworksOriginal releaseNetworkShowtimeReleaseJuly 12, 2003 (2003-07-12)

The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie is a 2003 Canadian made-for-television drama film directed by Paul Johansson. It premiered on Showtime on July 12, 2003.

Cast

Gena Rowlands as Evelyn Ritchie
Kevin Zegers as Charlie Proud
Leslie Hope as Joan Proud
David Schofield as Sonny Proud
Cameron Daddo as Jim
James Caan as Harry Dewitt
Justin Chatwin as Lawrence
Anna Van Hooft as Samantha
Paul Johansson as Jack
Brenda James as Virginia
Jeremy Raymond as Stanley

Release

The film premiered on Showtime on July 12, 2003, followed by a DVD release in the U.S. on March 30, 2004.

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations received by *The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie*
Award	Category	Nominee	Result
Daytime Emmy Award	Outstanding Directing in a Children/Youth/Family Special	Paul Johansson	Nominated
	Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special	James Caan	Nominated
	Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special	Gena Rowlands	Won
	Outstanding Children/Youth/Family Special	Nick Cassavetes, Chad Oakes, Michael Frislev, Jana Edelbaum, Walter Josten and Philip Alberstat	Won
	Outstanding Writing in a Children/Youth/Family Special	Paul Johansson	Won

External links

The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie at IMDb

Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Special

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Special Treat ("Big Henry and the Polka Dot Kid") (1977)
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