Synopsis
Percy Schmeiser, a third-generation farmer, gets sued by a corporate giant for allegedly using their patented seeds. With little resources to fight a legal battle, Percy joins forces with up-and-coming attorney Jackson Weaver and environmental activist Rebecca Salcau for a monumental case that leads all the way to the Supreme Court.
Percy (2020) is a 1h 40min drama feature film by Clark Johnson. Percy Schmeiser, a third-generation farmer, gets sued by a corporate giant for allegedly using their patented seeds.
Key facts
Cast
Christopher Walken, Roberta Maxwell, Christina Ricci, Zach Braff, Adam Beach, Luke Kirby, Zoe Fish, Blake Taylor
Original language
English
First release
October 9, 2020 (Canada)
Setting
Bruno, Ottawa, Mumbai
Crew
Screenplay
Garfield Lindsay Miller, Hilary Pryor
Producer
Brendon Sawatzky, Daniel Bekerman, Ethan Lazar, Garfield Lindsay Miller, Hilary Pryor, Ian Dimerman
Cinematography
Luc Montpellier
Editing
Geoff Ashenhurst, Maureen Grant, Susan Maggi
Music
Steven MacKinnon
Special makeup effects
Brenda Magalas
Trailer
Stills
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Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | October 9, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | October 9, 2020 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 30, 2021 |
| Streaming | United States | April 30, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Australia | June 10, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Germany | July 1, 2021 |
| Theatrical | France | July 1, 2021 |
| Television | Canada | August 19, 2021 |
| Streaming | United Kingdom | September 27, 2021 |
| Streaming | Spain | November 19, 2021 |
| Streaming | Brazil | March 2, 2022 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | June 29, 2021 |
| Home video | Germany | November 5, 2021 |
| Home video | Spain | January 7, 2022 |
Full credits
| Director | Clark Johnson |
| Cast | Christopher Walken (Percy Schmeiser), Roberta Maxwell (Louise Schmeiser), Christina Ricci (Rebecca Salcau), Zach Braff (Jackson Weaver), Adam Beach (Alton Kelly), Luke Kirby (Peter Schmeiser), Zoe Fish (Mary Schmeiser), Blake Taylor (Karl Steiger), Andrea del Campo (Brenda Kelly), Martin Donovan (Rick Aarons), Warren Ellis (Mill Worker), Dean Harder (Bob Black), Pathy Aiyar (Vasu Pandit), Monique Alvarez (Jane Doe), Ernesto Griffith (Washington Post Reporter), Anna Hardwick (UK News Anchor), Melissa Hood (Meghan Lewis-O'Connor), Natasha Krishnan (UK / Indian News Anchor), Daina Leitold (Dayna), Sarah-Jane Marquez-Hicks (Ottawa Journalist), Jai Mession (News Anchor), Angela Narth (Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin), Bradley Sawatzky (Ron), Peter Stebbings, Matthew Stefanson (Sales Clerk), Ron Verwymeren (Judge Lean), Jason Wishnowski (Investigator #1), Chris Glenat (Monsanto Lawyer (uncredited)), Cindy Rose Myskiw (Pie Lady (uncredited)), Steve Pacaud (Farmer (uncredited)), Lorrie Papadopoulos (Professor (uncredited)), Marjorie Roden (Percy supporter (uncredited)), Derek James Trapp (Court Witness (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Garfield Lindsay Miller, Hilary Pryor |
| Producer | Brendon Sawatzky, Daniel Bekerman, Ethan Lazar, Garfield Lindsay Miller, Hilary Pryor, Ian Dimerman |
| Executive producer | Alex Ordanis, Andrew Chang-Sang, Andy Marks, Beata Gutman, Christopher Walken, Christopher Yurkovich, Clark Johnson, Daniel L. Goldenberg, Deepak Kumar, Dwight Howard, Hussain Amarshi, John Hills, John Laing, Jonathan Wyman, Kellon Akeem, Kevin Hoiseth, Mark Gingras, Matthew Shreder, Mayur Hasija, Ryan Krivoshey, Saul Miller, Todd Berger, William G. Santor, Yandy Smith-Harris |
| Cinematography | Luc Montpellier |
| Editing | Geoff Ashenhurst, Maureen Grant, Susan Maggi |
| Music | Steven MacKinnon |
| Production design | Sara McCudden |
| Special makeup effects | Brenda Magalas |
| Costumes | Sandra Soke |
Additional data: TMDB.
