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Shipbuilder

Shipbuilder

What would drive a man to spend 10 years of his life building a ship in the middle of the prairie 17 miles (27 km) from the nearest body of water?

This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge iron ship that was to carry him back to his native Finland. The ship never reached water.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Shipbuilder
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1985-01-01
  • Runtime: 6 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: ONF | NFB
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.8041
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Kristjana Gunnars

Kristjana Gunnars

as Narrator

Galen Wahlmeier

Galen Wahlmeier

as Tom Sukanen

Sasha Konowal

Sasha Konowal

as Little Girl

Trailers & Clips

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External Links

Keywords

immigrantcanadamental illnessfarmingsaskatchewanprairieseccentric mantransporting boat

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shipbuilder?

Shipbuilder is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1985-01-01.

Who are the main actors in Shipbuilder?

The main cast includes Kristjana Gunnars, Galen Wahlmeier, Sasha Konowal, .

Where can I watch Shipbuilder online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Shipbuilder is available.

Is Shipbuilder based on a true story?

What would drive a man to spend 10 years of his life building a ship in the middle of the prairie 17 miles (27 km) from the nearest body of water?

What is the IMDb rating of Shipbuilder?

Shipbuilder has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Shipbuilder?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Shipbuilder?

The soundtrack was composed by ONF | NFB. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Shipbuilder filmed?

Shipbuilder was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Shipbuilder?

The total runtime of Shipbuilder is 6 minutes.

Is Shipbuilder suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Shipbuilder?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Shipbuilder.

Does Shipbuilder have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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