| The Star Turn | |
| Director: | Nelu Ghiran |
| Producer: | Donald Booth |
| Starring: | Nigel Bennett Joe-Norman Shaw |
| Cinematography: | Gerald Packer |
| Runtime: | 13 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | English |
The Star Turn is a Canadian drama short film, directed by Nelu Ghiran and released in 1990.[1] Based in part on the sex scandal that derailed Gary Hart's presidential campaign in 1988, the film stars Nigel Bennett and Joe-Norman Shaw as Geoffrey and Simon, two journalists who are trying to land a big scoop by staking out a philandering politician outside his motel room.[2]
The screenplay was written by journalist John Colapinto.
The film was a Genie Award nominee for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 12th Genie Awards in 1991.[3]