This full-length drama depicts the reality of managers getting fired and the emergence of a new industry specialized in handling executive terminations. The film was made with the cooperation of the business community, which helped script some of the scenes and provided authentic locations. The central figure, D.R. "Biff" Wilson, 44, is a composite figure based on extensive conversations with fired executives.
After the Axe (1981) is a drama and documentary film directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, released on August 20, 1981 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Roger Mattiussi, James B. Douglas, Janine Manatis and Anne Christison. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
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Roger Mattiussi
as Narrator (voice)
James B. Douglas
as Biff Wilson
Janine Manatis
as Wife
Anne Christison
as Daughter
Randy Solomon
as Son
Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, written by Steve Lucas, produced by Sturla Gunnarsson and Steve Lucas.
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 7 ratings.
If there is one thing this epitomises about big business it's that loyalty counts for squat when your face no longer fits. That's what the fifteen year veteran EVP discovers when he loses out on the top job to a colleague turned rival who soon has him shown the door. His severance package includes a year's wage ($65,000) and access to some training services, and it's that process that we follow with ''Biff'' (James…
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The main cast of After the Axe (1981) includes Roger Mattiussi, James B. Douglas, Janine Manatis, Anne Christison and Randy Solomon. The film was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
After the Axe was released on August 20, 1981 and runs for 56m.
After the Axe (1981) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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