Movie Description
Chuckwagon
(1964)Overview
Focusing on the sport of chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede, captured through a mix of aerial, POV, and ringside footage, the film is ahead of its time in the way it captures adrenaline-pumping action. This short documentary offers a ringside view of the chuckwagon race, star attraction of the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Once ponderous Percheron and Clydesdale draught thundered around the course. Now they are racers, and it takes a firm hand to guide such horsepower.
Featured Crew
- Director : Robert Barclay
- Writer : Robert Barclay
- Cast : John Drainie
Cast
Narrator
Facts
Original TitleChuckwagon
Status Released
Release Information
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1964-07-05
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 10m
Production CompaniesONF | NFB,Chetwynd Films Limited
Genres
- Documentary
- Western