Shipbuilder(1985)
What would drive a man to spend 10 years of his life building a ship in the middle of the prairie 17 miles (27 km) from the nearest body of water?
Shipbuilder Synopsis
This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge iron ship that was to carry him back to his native Finland. The ship never reached water.
Shipbuilder (1985) is a documentary film directed by Stephen Surjik, released on January 1, 1985 with a runtime of 6m. It stars Kristjana Gunnars, Galen Wahlmeier and Sasha Konowal.
- Director:
- Stephen Surjik
- Writers:
- Ken Mitchell
- Producers:
- Charles Konowal
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Shipbuilder (1985) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shipbuilder before you stream it.
Shipbuilder Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Surjik, written by Ken Mitchell, produced by Charles Konowal.
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Shipbuilder – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Shipbuilder?
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The main cast of Shipbuilder (1985) includes Kristjana Gunnars, Galen Wahlmeier and Sasha Konowal. The film was directed by Stephen Surjik. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shipbuilder released?
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Shipbuilder was released on January 1, 1985 and runs for 6m.
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Yes. The official Shipbuilder trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.