Movie Showman(1989)
Movie Showman Synopsis
This short film portrays the NFB's itinerant projectionists during the '40s and early '50s who travelled throughout Canada, bringing films and discussions to rural communities. The film uses a mix of dramatic re-enactments with archival footage and interviews with veterans of the movie circuit to shed light on an important period in Canadian film history.
Movie Showman (1989) is a documentary film directed by Harvey Spak, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Gord Marriott. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Harvey Spak
- Producers:
- Jerry Krepakevich
- Cinematographer:
- James Jeffrey
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Movie Showman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Harvey Spak, produced by Jerry Krepakevich.
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Movie Showman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Movie Showman – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Movie Showman?
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The main cast of Movie Showman (1989) includes Gord Marriott. The film was directed by Harvey Spak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Movie Showman released?
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Movie Showman was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 29m.
Is Movie Showman worth watching?
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Movie Showman (1989) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.