The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar

The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar

1969
50m
6.0

6.0/10

1 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

"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).

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Production Countries
Canada
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date March 1, 1969
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0222807
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Cast

Margot Kidder
Margot Kidder

Rosie

Kate Reid
Kate Reid

Glad

Chris Wiggins
Chris Wiggins

Emery Prometer

William Thourlby
William Thourlby

Adam

Paisley Maxwell
Paisley Maxwell

Miss Angelus

Key Crew

Peter Pearson
Director
Joan Finnigan
Screenplay
Barrie Howells
Producer
John Kemeny
Producer