Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman
In this film, Paul Tomkowicz, Polish-born Canadian, talks about his job and his life in Canada. He compares his new life in the city of Winnipeg to the life he knew in Poland, marvelling at the freedom Canadians enjoy. In winter the rail-switches on streetcar tracks in Winnipeg froze and jammed with freezing mud and snow. Keeping them clean, whatever the weather, was the job of the switchman.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1953-01-02
- Runtime: 9 minutes
- Rating: 5.7/10 (11 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: ONF | NFB
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1146
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Paul Tomkowicz
as Himself
Tommy Tweed
as Narrator
Trailers & Clips
Paul Tomkowicz: Street-railway Switchman, Faces of Canada/Sn
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman?▼
Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1953-01-02.
Who are the main actors in Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman?▼
The main cast includes Paul Tomkowicz, Tommy Tweed, .
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Is Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman?▼
Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 11 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman?▼
The soundtrack was composed by ONF | NFB. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman filmed?▼
Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman?▼
The total runtime of Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman is 9 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman?▼
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