The Rowdyman (1972)

The Rowdyman (1972) is a Canadian film directed by Peter Carter and written by and starring well-known Canadian actor, Gordon Pinsent. It was produced by Canart Films with financial assistance for the Canadian Film Development Corporation, and distributed by Crawley Films.

Plot
The Rowdyman is about Will Cole (Pinsent), a Newfoundlander who does not take life seriously. He loves to pull pranks on others, but those he care about suffer as as a consequence. His friend Andrew dies in a factory accident, the woman he loves becomes suicidal, and his mentor dies as Will pushes him in a wheelchair.

About the Film
The film was nominated for Best Feature at the Canadian Film Awards, but lost to Wedding in White that year.

While Forrester claims that the was not financially successful because it could not find American Distribution, the Canadian Film Encyclopedia cites that the film was a commercial success.