Movie, 1979
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
IMDb 10.0, 57 min, Documentary, Canada
This documentary examines the media's coverage of the Canadian federal election of May 1979. Filmed over a 3-week period, it takes a fascinating look at journalists in action and the politicians who attempt to manipulate the media.
Cast
14 credited
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Joe Clark
PC leader
EB
Ed Broadbent
NDP leader
RG
Richard Gwyn
journalist
JM
Jim Munson
journalist
MP
Mark Phillips
journalist
DS
Doug Small
journalist
SP
Suzanne Perry
Liberal campaign
PO
Peter O'Malley
NDP campaign
FE
Fred Ennis
radio journalist
JC
Jim Coutts
Liberal campaign
RS
Robin Sears
NDP campaign
Details
DirectorPeter Raymont
WritersPeter Raymont
GenreDocumentary
Runtime57 min
ReleasedSun, Jul 1, 1979
CountryCanada
IMDBtt4959002
