Meet the Cast of 'Rust'

James Moore

Corbin Bernsen

Corbin Bernsen stars as Henry Spencer on the USA Network’s hit original series Psych, now starting its third season. He was first catapulted to stardom during the 1980s by the hit NBC TV show L.A. Law, and from the late 80’s to early 90’s, he appeared on over 50 magazine covers and earned both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, hosted Saturday Night Live, and appeared on Seinfeld and The Larry Sanders Show. In the feature film arena, he starred in the comedy Hello Again, followed by other critically acclaimed roles in Disorganized Crime, Wolfgang Peterson’s Shattered, and as the Cleveland Indians’ third baseman-turned- owner Roger Dorn in the extremely popular Major League series of films. Other film credits include the 2001 Christian-themed Judgment, as well as Tales From the Hood and The Great White Hype. Bernsen appeared with Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Bernsen. Most recently Bernsen is in production for his film Rust (Which he Wrote, Directed, Produced, and stars in) using the town and people of Kipling, SK Canada. Bernsen lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Amanda Pays, and their four sons.

Duane

Lorne Cardinal

Having just wrapped six seasons of the hit TV show Corner Gas, Lorne Cardinal is prepping for roles in the upcoming Carl Bessai feature Fathers And Sons and the feature Flicka 2. He is also currently directing the Vancouver premiere of the Thomson Highway play, Ernestine Shuswap Gets Her Trout.

Lorne’s feature credits include Insomnia with Robin Williams and Al Pacino, and Ice Bound with Susan Sarandon. His television work includes Jake And The Kid, North Of 60, Lonesome Dove and the Mow Elijah. Lorne’s performance in the MOW Tecumseh: The Last Warrior earned him a First Americans in the Arts nomination for "Best Supporting Actor."

A graduate of the University of Alberta, Lorne Cardinal is a native of Sucker Creek First Nations in Alberta and now makes his home in Squamish, British Columbia.

Glen Moore

Frank Gall

With his 73rd birthday just around the corner, Frank Gall has had a lifetime of careers, friendships and opportunities to celebrate including his most recent role as Corbin Bernsen’s father (Glen) in the made for Kipling movie, ‘Rust.’ He is better known for his honest and rewarding farming career for approximately 45 years (1961-2006), his partnership with P.M.U. farmers (renting his mares), operating a grain elevator in Windthorst (which ended when the railroad closed) and his devoted time on the School Board (earning a plaque for his 8-year service). “I don’t believe that I did anything great in life,” Frank said shyly, “but sometimes the small stuff can be great, I suppose. If you concentrate on doing for someone else – good things will come back to you.” Frank credits his wife of 49 years, his eight children and his twenty-four grandchildren for his passion and faith in life.

Thinking that he got started off on the wrong foot for his interview, Frank was sure that he was not going to get the part of Glen – but Corbin saw otherwise. “He’s awesome, honest, sincere and trustworthy,” Frank said of Corbin, “I marvel at the kind of character he is.” Frank’s character, Glen, holds a lot of anger and disappointment for his son for abandoning him in his time of need, a time when he had to struggle on his own. Frank explained, “in a way it came fairly easy because I just thought of the dry times in my life.”

Travis

Lloyd Allen Warner

Lloyd Allen Warner was Born November 13, 1963 in Kipling, Saskatchewan Canada. As a child, Lloyd spent his time at the family farm where he learned various skills. Lloyd continues these skills today as he enjoys repairing old computers, stereos, and bicycles in which he has quite an assortment. When asked how he became an actor he quoted “I was sitting in the hotel (KMI) having a coffee. Someone said I should go and audition, they were joking. I thought to myself, why not?” Lloyd landed a principal role in the film playing Travis, one of Corbin Bernsen’s main focuses while writing Rust. Lloyd is currently an employee of SeedHawk Inc, and is sitting by patiently awaiting his next film role to commence.

Mary

Audrey Tennant

Audrey Tennant is a 52-year old mother of Kirsten, Fraser and Kelsey. She has been married 29 years to Husband, Brian. Audrey was born as the eldest of six children at Arcola, Saskatchewan and raised in the loving embrace of farmers, Ken and Thelma Anderson. Throughout the years, Audrey has served as a nursing assistant on a Maternity ward, as the inaugural economic development officer for Kipling, as a logistics co-coordinator for a Dutch swine breeding company, and recently as a home health care assistant. Audrey was plucked from obscurity by Corbin Bernsen during the “Red Paperclip Trade“ in 2005. In Rust, the character Mary is the loving and caring sister to James Moore, as well as, doting mother to Abby and Ian. Her role as “caregiver to all” was a wonderful opportunity for Audrey to “strut her stuff” during the filming. Some of Audrey’s mantras: “Do something every day you never thought possible and you will have a rich and varied life!” and “Learn to laugh as often as you can, without worrying the neighbors!!!”

Amanda

Kirsten Collins

Kirsten Collins was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Only 15 years old Kirsten has been no stranger to the entertainment business. With her acting debut playing the role of “Amanda” Kirsten is also an accomplished recording artist. By age 9 she was performing in front of audiences as large as 3,000 people. Kirsten won the 2005 Calgary Junior Idol competition and is currently recording her new album in Los Angeles with Grammy award winning producer Brian Kennedy. Rust will be blessed with the vocals of Kirsten as she is writing/composing/performing songs for the Rust soundtrack.

Mrs. Wexler

Judith Davies

Judith Davies was born in 1946, the second eldest of five children, to Louis Poncelet and Violette Bachtold. Judith has been married 43 years to her husband Fred. They were blessed with two sons and a daughter, Tim, Todd and Chantelle Haw. Judith worked as a secretary, stenographer, and 30 years in the health care field as a Special care aid, an Activities Director, and finally as an Adult daycare coordinator, in a Seniors Citizens Home. Judy auditioned for Corbin Bernsen the weekend of the "Red Paperclip Trade".

In Rust, Mrs. Wexler is a bitter woman, who feels the town has let her and her son down…………

Judith believes if you let your heart be your guide and your conscience the compass that points you in the right direction, things will always work out for the best. She has seven wonderful grandchildren, who are a constant source of inspiration to her.

Pastor Barrow

Rev. John G. Hutchinson

Rev. John G. Hutchinson played the role of the elderly Pastor Barrow. Naturally, it was an easy fit. Now at 76 years old, John was born, raised, and educated in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He has been in the Christia ministry for 56 continuous years, and at various times has been a pastor, youth worker, missionary, evangelist, Bible College teacher, conference speaker, and inter-denominational leader. From 1955 to 1966, Rev John, and his family, spent two 5 year terms in India under Youth For Christ International. John greatly enjoyed his opportunity to be a part of Rust where playing his role naturally came easy for him.

Loretta

Chesney Caswell

Chesney was born in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. She graduated in 2002 from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science. Since then, Chesney has worked for PIC (Pig Improvement Company) as a Customer Service Specialist. She moved to Canada in 2004 after she got married to a Saskatchewan farm boy, together they have a one-year old son. When asked about her character, Chesney stated, “I play the part of Loretta, the lovely town waitress. I am afraid that she is a little desperate and is chasing after a man she will never have. I have often been asked if James and Loretta actually ever get together?”

Perry

Mike Kernahan

Mike Kernahan was born and raised on the Kernahan family farm in Handsworth Saskatchewan (population 2). Kernahan was chosen for the role of “Perry” for his natural likeability by all. With no acting experience Mike was ecstatic to have the opportunity to play in this film. “Working on this is something I will truly never forget”. Mike and his wife Jennifer currently have a greenhouse business while also looking after his family farm

Ian

Ryder Debreceni

Ryder Debreceni was born and raised in Kipling where he currently attends the 9th grade at Kipling High School. “This is my first movie so far, but I hope to be in more. I think it has been quite the experience for me, but it’s nice to have people that I know sharing the experience with me”, says Ryder. He is still unsure where his future will take him but he is enjoying the time he is having now.

Abby

Isabel Wilson

Isabel plays the character Abby in the movie Rust. Just like Abby, Isabel is a happy, go lucky, little girl who always wants to make the people around her joyous. Isabel was born in Regina and currently living in Kipling. She loves school and dancing. During her free time she likes to collect rocks, do artwork, read, and play board games. When Isabel grows up she would like to be an Archaeologist.

Drew

Nolan Hubbard

Nolan Hubbard has been involved in acting ever since his debut in a school play, "Slapshot Santa", playing the role of Wayne Greatskate. Since then, he has been in all of his school drama presentations, including "Pure Genius" which Hubbard and a friend wrote and directed. Although his main focus of acting has been the stage, Hubbard has also been on camera. He was an extra in a Drew Barrymore film, "Skipped Parts", and made his Hollywood debut in the movie, “Donna On Demand” Directed and Written by Corbin Bernsen. Nolan won the role as a piece of the Red Paper Clip deal in which Corbin Bernsen traded a role in a “Hollywood” film for a Kiss snowglobe. Nolan has re-teamed with Corbin this time playing the role of DREW in Rust, the town’s “bad boy”. Hubbard states, "I'm really pumped to be a part of this movie, and, well, the entire story. This film is really amazing and the whole thing is going to be pretty rad."

Ed Beaujot (Fire Chief)

Brad Kearns

Brad Kearns was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada and attended Dalhousie University. Thereafter, Brad joined the Halifax City Police where he served 5 years then became a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and retired after 26 years of service. He currently lives in Kipling with his wife of over 30 years, Susan, and runs a flower shop with their daughter, Kelly. Not only being an actor in the film Rust, Brad also serves on the executive board of Kipling Film Productions. In his spare time, Brad is also an avid amateur photographer.

Janine

Denise Singleton

Denise was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. In 1991 Denise moved to Kennedy, Saskatchewan to teach High School French. Denise is married, has one son, a step-daughter and two step-grandchildren who she enjoys immensely. Denise has loved acting ever since she was a young girl, presently she is a member of the Cornerstone Theatre group in Carlyle.

Denise quickly learned many new skills working with Writer/Director, Corbin Bernsen. Denise stated, “I had the great honor and pleasure of playing Janine, Perry's wife, in Rust. It was the experience of a lifetime!”

Coach Johnson

Mark Edmonds

Mark Edmonds was born and raised in Maryfield, Saskatchewan a small community just South of Kipling (where filming took place). Mark currently as an educator and sports coach for Kipling High School. Mark explains, “Being in the movie and working with the cast and crew was a "bucket list" dream, especially seeing the professionalism of everyone involved. Particularly, Mr. Corbin Bernsen, it was truly an inspiring and awesome moment in my life.”

Hockey Scout

Duane Leicht

Duane was born and raised on a farm near the small town of Frobisher, in south-eastern Saskatchewan. After working in several different jobs he settled on being an electrician. Now living in Kipling, Duane and is wife have 3 children, and have been very active in the community. He was elected to town council in 2002 and has been re-elected twice. Duane and his wife, along with a group of other people, started Kipling Community Theatre in 2002 and they have put on 7 successful performances.

Duane was also involved with the Red Paperclip project. In August of 2006 he first met Corbin and worked with him during his first visit to Kipling.

Since 2005 Duane has appeared as a background performer in several of the movies and television shows that are filmed in and around Regina. Prior to being cast in ‘Rust’ he was in a TV commercial for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The commercial was shown in the same year that the Riders won the Grey Cup. Duane likes to claim that his commercial was a major part of the teams’ success that year.

Big Kid

Steven Greenbank

Steven was born and raised in Wawota Saskatchewan, a community rather close to Kipling. He works as a pump attendant at a local gas station, and a dishwasher at a restaurant. Steven is interested in the entertainment business, and even writes his own scripts. He hopes to pursue a career as a voice actor someday and also has a large interest in computers and animation.