Jack Rabbit(1975)
Jack Rabbit Synopsis
This short film retraces the life of Herman Smith Johannsen – the man who introduced the sport of cross-country skiing to Canadians. From past to present, his life story is portrayed through pictures from sports newsreels, Norwegian archives and his family album. The film catches up with him at both the Canadian Ski Marathon, where he is the honoured guest, and on a return trip to his native Norway.
Jack Rabbit (1975) is a documentary film directed by William Brind, released on January 1, 1975 with a runtime of 28m. It stars Stanley Jackson and Herman "Jackrabbit" Smith-Johannsen. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- William Brind
- Producers:
- William Brind
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Jack Rabbit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by William Brind, produced by William Brind.
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Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Jack Rabbit – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Jack Rabbit?
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The main cast of Jack Rabbit (1975) includes Stanley Jackson and Herman "Jackrabbit" Smith-Johannsen. The film was directed by William Brind. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jack Rabbit released?
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Jack Rabbit was released on January 1, 1975 and runs for 28m.
Is Jack Rabbit worth watching?
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Jack Rabbit (1975) holds an average rating of 9.0 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.