The Idea of North(1970)
The Idea of North Synopsis
Glenn Gould tells the tale of a student's winter journey from Toronto to distant Winnipeg with images and music reflecting the majesty of the North. Based on Gould's radio documentary of the same name.
The Idea of North (1970) is a drama, documentary, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Judith Pearlman, released on August 5, 1970 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Glenn Gould, Bob Burns, Geoffrey Reed and Jim Lotz. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Judith Pearlman
- Writers:
- Glenn Gould
- Producers:
- Judith Pearlman
- Production:
- CBC
- Status:
- Released
The Idea of North (1970) Trailer
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The Idea of North Cast & Crew
Main cast
Glenn Gould
as Himself
- Bob Burns
Bob Burns
as Wally McLean
- Geoffrey Reed
Geoffrey Reed
as Young Man
- Jim Lotz
Jim Lotz
as Self
- R.A.J. Phillips
R.A.J. Phillips
as Self
- Marianne Schroeder
Marianne Schroeder
as Self
- Frank Vallee
Frank Vallee
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Judith Pearlman, written by Glenn Gould, produced by Judith Pearlman.
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The Idea of North Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Idea of North – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Idea of North?
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The main cast of The Idea of North (1970) includes Glenn Gould, Bob Burns, Geoffrey Reed, Jim Lotz and R.A.J. Phillips. The film was directed by Judith Pearlman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Idea of North released?
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The Idea of North was released on August 5, 1970 and runs for 58m.
Is The Idea of North worth watching?
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The Idea of North (1970) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, documentary and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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