A leading Canadian filmmaker,
Phillip Borsos has enjoyed considerable success
in international markets. One of the "Vancouver School", he began his
career as a director (and sometime producer and writer) with several
short subjects, beginning with Cooperage (1976). Nails (1979), which
Borsos also produced, was nominated for an Academy Award as best
documentary (short subject). His feature film debut,
The Grey Fox (1982), made when
he was 27, received critical acclaim, and won the Canadian Genie awards
for both best film and best direction. However, the making of the $18
million Bethune (1990), a Canada - China co-production, was marked by
financial and other difficulties. Borsos did not get to make the final
cut and the film itself is often considered not to go beyond
hagiography. Similarly, when his backers withdrew, Borsos had to stop
his filming of John Irving's novel, The Cider House Rules. From 1994,
Borsos continued his career as director despite an ongoing battle with
leukemia.
Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog(1995)
Bethune: The Making of a Hero(1990)
One Magic Christmas(1985)
The Mean Season(1985)
The Grey Fox(1982)
The Shadow(1994)as Duke Rollins
We're Talkin' Serious Money(1992)as Marty the Greek
Highway Heartbreaker(1992)as Det. Baker
Weird Science(1985)as Candy Bar Owner
Tootsie(1982)as Film Director at Party
Hollywood North(2003)
The Cider House Rules(1999)
Inventing Grace, Touching Glory(2003)as Self