Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman(1953)
Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman Synopsis
A self-narrated portrait of a Polish immigrant in Winnipeg whose unglamorous job keeping streetcar switches working reveals dignity, resilience, and pride in everyday labor.
Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman (1953) is a documentary film directed by Roman Kroitor, released on January 2, 1953 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Paul Tomkowicz and Tommy Tweed. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Roman Kroitor
- Producers:
- Roman Kroitor, Tom Daly
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Roman Kroitor, produced by Roman Kroitor and Tom Daly.
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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 14 ratings.
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The main cast of Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman (1953) includes Paul Tomkowicz and Tommy Tweed. The film was directed by Roman Kroitor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman released?
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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman was released on January 2, 1953 and runs for 9m.
Is Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman worth watching?
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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman (1953) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 14 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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