History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
10.0
1 votes
1979
57m
Documentary
Overview
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.
Directed by Peter Raymont
Top cast
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Joe Clark
PC leaderE
Ed Broadbent
NDP leaderR
Richard Gwyn
journalistJ
Jim Munson
journalistM
Mark Phillips
journalistD
Doug Small
journalistS
Suzanne Perry
Liberal campaignP
Peter O'Malley
NDP campaignF
Fred Ennis
radio journalistJ
Jim Coutts
Liberal campaignR
Robin Sears
NDP campaignB
Bill Neville
PC campaign
Peter Raymont
narratorDetails
Status
Released
Release date
July 1, 1979
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English, French
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