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Drama documentary

After the Axe (1981): Cast

After the Axe (1981) movie poster

After the Axe is a 1981 drama documentary directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, starring James B. Douglas as Biff Wilson, Janine Manatis and Anne Christison. It runs 56 minutes.

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After the Axe (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
56 min
Genres
Drama , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is After the Axe About?

The premise of After the Axe without spoilers.

This drama shows managers being dismissed and the rise of an industry that handles executive terminations. Made with input from the business community, it uses authentic locations and scripts shaped by practical industry insight. The protagonist, D.R. “Biff” Wilson, 44, is a composite drawn from interviews and anecdotes with former executives.

After the Axe Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • men's locker room
  • shower room
  • male rear nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • male nudity
  • group shower
  • nudity
  • wrapped in a towel
  • man wrapped in a towel
  • shave
  • shaving
  • shower
+32 more
  • shared shower
  • taking a shower
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • man in a shower
  • hairy chested man
  • company
  • male pubic hair
  • pubic hair
  • new job
  • television
  • typewriter
  • locker room
  • tank top
  • short shorts
  • toronto ontario canada
  • canada
  • gym
  • running
  • karate
  • photo album
  • docudrama
  • severance pay
  • video camera
  • body language
  • fired from a job
  • job interview
  • interview
  • treadmill
  • bare chested male
  • executive
  • unemployment
  • manager
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Cast & crew

After the Axe Cast & Characters

James B. Douglas leads the cast as Biff Wilson, with Janine Manatis as Wife and Anne Christison as Daughter. Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson; 5 actors are credited in all.

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After the Axe FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of After the Axe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is After the Axe?

After the Axe runs 56 minutes.

When was After the Axe released?

After the Axe was released on August 20, 1981.

Who directed After the Axe?

After the Axe was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.

More films by Sturla Gunnarsson

Who is in the cast of After the Axe?

After the Axe stars James B. Douglas as Biff Wilson, Janine Manatis as Wife and Anne Christison as Daughter, among 5 credited actors.

Does After the Axe have a post-credit scene?

No. After the Axe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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