Dief!(1981)
Dief! Synopsis
This documentary short is a portrait of Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and 13th prime minister of Canada, John George Diefenbaker (1895-1979). Diefenbaker's political career spanned 6 decades. When he died in 1979, his state funeral and final train trip west became more a celebration of life than a victory for death.
Dief! (1981) is a documentary film directed by William Canning, released on January 1, 1981 with a runtime of 27m. It stars John Diefenbaker, Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Brian Mulroney. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- William Canning
- Producers:
- Barrie Howells, Mark Zannis, William Canning
- Cinematographer:
- Savas Kalogeras
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Dief! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by William Canning, produced by Barrie Howells, Mark Zannis and William Canning.
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Dief! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Dief! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dief! online?
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Who stars in Dief!?
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The main cast of Dief! (1981) includes John Diefenbaker, Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Brian Mulroney. The film was directed by William Canning. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dief! released?
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Dief! was released on January 1, 1981 and runs for 27m.
Is Dief! worth watching?
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Dief! (1981) holds an average rating of 10.0 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.