The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969): Cast
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar is a 1969 drama directed by Peter Pearson, starring Chris Wiggins as Emery Prometer, Margot Kidder and Kate Reid. It runs 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 50 min
- Director
- Peter Pearson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ONF | NFB
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar About?
The premise of The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar without spoilers.
Emery Prometer, a proud Ottawa Valley bush worker, refuses government aid to support his family, while his daughter Rosie (Margot Kidder’s debut) seeks education to break their poverty cycle. This 1960s NFB drama won eight Canadian Film Awards, including Best Picture, Director (Peter Pearson), Cinematography (Tony Ianzelo), Screenplay (Joan Finnegan) and Lead Actor (Chris Wiggins), underscoring rural dignity.
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- sacrifice
- family relationships
- poverty
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar Cast & Characters
Chris Wiggins leads the cast as Emery Prometer, with Margot Kidder as Rosie and Kate Reid as Glad. Directed by Peter Pearson; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Pearson
- Chris Wiggins as Emery Prometer
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Margot Kidder as Rosie -
Kate Reid as Glad - William Thourlby as Adam
Also Starring in The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
· 1 more- Paisley Maxwell Miss Angelus
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The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar?
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar runs 50 minutes.
When was The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar released?
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar was released on March 1, 1969.
Who directed The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar?
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar was directed by Peter Pearson.
More films by Peter Pearson Who is in the cast of The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar?
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar stars Chris Wiggins as Emery Prometer, Margot Kidder as Rosie and Kate Reid as Glad, among 5 credited actors.
Does The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar have a post-credit scene?
No. The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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