The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar

The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969)


  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 1969-03-01
  • User Rating: 6/10 from 1 ratings
  • Runtime: 0h 50min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: ONF | NFB
  • Production Country: Canada
  • Director: Peter Pearson
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Summary

"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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  • Margot Kidder

    as Rosie
  • Kate Reid

    as Glad
  • Chris Wiggins

    as Emery Prometer
  • William Thourlby

    as Adam
  • Paisley Maxwell

    as Miss Angelus
Directing Peter Pearson Director
Camera Tony Ianzelo Director of Photography
Production Barrie Howells Producer
Writing Joan Finnigan Screenplay
Production John Kemeny Producer
Art Michael Milne Art Direction
Editing Michael McKennirey Editor
Sound Robert Fleming Music Editor

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