The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
"The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar" tells the story of Emery Prometer, a proud bush worker in Ottawa Valley, resisting government aid to support his family. The film compassionately depicts their struggles and the resolve of Emery's daughter, Rosie, (Margot Kidder in her film debut) to break the cycle of poverty through education. This '60s NFB standout authentically portrays their dignity amid hardship, showcasing Canadian filmmaking despite hurdles from private broadcasters' cost concerns. The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar won eight Canadian Film Awards, including Best Picture (John Kemeny, Barrie Howells), Director (Peter Pearson), Cinematography (Tony Ianzelo), Screenplay (Joan Finnegan) and Lead Actor (Chris Wiggins).
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1969-03-01
- Runtime: 50 minutes
- Rating: 6/10 (1 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: ONF | NFB
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.5125
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Margot Kidder
as Rosie
Kate Reid
as Glad
Chris Wiggins
as Emery Prometer
William Thourlby
as Adam
Paisley Maxwell
as Miss Angelus
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What is The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar?▼
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1969-03-01.
Who are the main actors in The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar?▼
The main cast includes Margot Kidder, Kate Reid, Chris Wiggins, William Thourlby, Paisley Maxwell, .
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What is the IMDb rating of The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar?▼
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 1 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by ONF | NFB. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar filmed?▼
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar?▼
The total runtime of The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar is 50 minutes.
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