Obsessed (1987 film)

Obsessed (also known as Hitting Home)^[1] is a 1987 Canadian drama film.^[1] The story is based on a novel by Tom Alderman.

Obsessed
Genre	Drama Romance Thriller
Based on	Obsessed by Tom Alderman
Written by	Douglas Bowie Robin Spry
Directed by	Robin Spry
Starring	Kerrie Keane Daniel Pilon Saul Rubinek Colleen Dewhurst Leif Anderson Alan Thicke Vlasta Vrána
Music by	Jean-Alain Roussel
Country of origin	Canada
Original languages	English French
Production
Executive producer	Neil J.P. Léger
Producers	Jamie Brown Robin Spry
Cinematography	Ron Stannett
Editor	Diann Ilnicki
Running time	102 minutes
Production company	Telescene Film Group Productions
Original release
Release	1987 (1987)

Plot

A Canadian mother and businesswoman Dinah Middleton (Keane) is devastated when her teenage son, Alex (Anderson), is killed by a hit-and-run driver. When the police fail to turn up any suspects, she turns private detective to track the killer down. She traces the murderer to New York City, only to discover that the crime is not covered by the extradition treaty between Canada and the US. She becomes obsessed with bringing the criminal to justice.

Recognition

• 1989
  • Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Colleen Dewhurst - Won
  • Genie Award for Best Achievement in Overall Sound - Don White, Gabor Vadnay, Michael Liotta, Joe Grimaldi - Nominated
  • Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Kerrie Keane - Nominated
  • Genie Award for Best Adapted Screenplay - Douglas Bowie, Robin Spry - Nominated
• 1988
  • Montreal World Film Festival Best Canadian Film - Robin Spry - Won