Movie Description
The Hecklers
(1975)Overview
An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada's history through the eyes of political cartoonists like Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, and Aislin (Terry Mosher). Over 50 artists' notable cartoons and their impact are explored, capturing reactions from their subjects. One cartoonist sums it up: "A picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-crafted cartoon is worth a thousand pictures." An absolute must for cartoon buffs.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ian McLaren
- Producer : Ian McLaren
- Writer : Ian Mayer
- Editor : Marie-Hélène Guillemin
- Cast : John Bassett,Bob Bierman,John Diefenbaker,Jean-Pierre Girerd,Bruce Hutchison,Robert Lapalme,Duncan Macpherson,Terry Mosher,Len Norris,Joey Smallwood,John Colicos,Pierre Berton
Cast
Himself - Former Publisher: Toronto Telegram
Himself - Cartoonist: Victoria Times
Himself
Himself - Cartoonist: La Presse, Montreal
Himself - Editor: Winnipeg Free Press
Himself - Curator: Intl. Pavilion of Humour, Man and His World
Himself - Cartoonist: Toronto Star
Himself - Cartoonist: Montreal Gazette
Himself - Cartoonist: Vancouver
Himself
Narrator
Self - "Unknown Cartoonist"
Posters
Facts
Original TitleThe Hecklers
Status Released
Release Information
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1975-01-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 59m
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
Genres
- Documentary
