The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie

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The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie
Written by Paul Johansson
Directed by Paul Johansson
Starring
Music by Patrick Hawes
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerMichael Frislev
Cinematography Paul Sarossy
EditorEddie Hamilton
Running time102 minutes
Production companyShowtime Networks
Original release
Network Showtime
ReleaseJuly 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.

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Cast

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
AwardCategoryNomineeResult
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 AlberstatWon
Outstanding Writing in a Children/Youth/Family Special Paul Johansson Won

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