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.

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Original TitleChuckwagon

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1964-07-05

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 10m

Production CompaniesONF | NFB,Chetwynd Films Limited

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Western