Elk Island(1985)
Managing A Sanctuary
Elk Island Synopsis
This short documentary focuses on a man-made island that became the first federal sanctuary for wildlife in Canada. Situated an hour east of Edmonton, it houses one of the world's densest collections of wildlife, maintained by Parks Canada. Elk Island offers a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes activity of the island.
Elk Island (1985) is a documentary film directed by James Jeffrey, released on March 15, 1985 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Wendell Smith. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- James Jeffrey
- Writers:
- Ted Barris
- Producers:
- James Jeffrey
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by James Jeffrey, written by Ted Barris, produced by James Jeffrey.
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Who stars in Elk Island?
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The main cast of Elk Island (1985) includes Wendell Smith. The film was directed by James Jeffrey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elk Island released?
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Elk Island was released on March 15, 1985 and runs for 24m.
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Elk Island (1985) holds an average rating of 7.0 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.
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