The Back-breaking Leaf(1959)
The Back-breaking Leaf Synopsis
Here is a graphic picture of the tobacco harvest in southwestern Ontario. At the end of July, transient field workers move in for a brief bonanza when the plant is ripe. The tobacco harvesters call it "the back-breaking leaf."
The Back-breaking Leaf (1959) is a documentary film directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate, released on January 2, 1959 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Stanley Jackson. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Terence Macartney-Filgate
- Producers:
- Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor
- Cinematographer:
- Terence Macartney-Filgate
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
The Back-breaking Leaf Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate, produced by Wolf Koenig and Roman Kroitor.
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The Back-breaking Leaf Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Back-breaking Leaf – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Back-breaking Leaf?
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The main cast of The Back-breaking Leaf (1959) includes Stanley Jackson. The film was directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Back-breaking Leaf released?
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The Back-breaking Leaf was released on January 2, 1959 and runs for 29m.
Is The Back-breaking Leaf worth watching?
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The Back-breaking Leaf (1959) holds an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.