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49 minutes. Country. Canada. Language. English. Budget. $82,635 [1] The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar is a 1968 National Film Board of Canada drama directed by Peter Pearson, produced by John Kemeny and written by Joan Finnigan. The 49-minute drama stars Chris Wiggins and Kate Reid, along with Margot Kidder in her first feature role.
- $82,635
- John Kemeny, Barrie Howells
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar: Directed by Peter Pearson. With Chris Wiggins, Kate Reid, Margot Kidder, William Thourlby. A poor bush worker refuses to sacrifice his dignity to provide his family with a better life.
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- Drama
- Peter Pearson
- 1969-03
Director. Joan Finnigan. Screenplay. "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 ...
Synopsis. "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 ...
- Peter Pearson
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The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Summaries. A poor bush worker refuses to sacrifice his dignity to provide his family with a better life. Emery Prometer is an itinerant bush worker living in a logging community in a rural area of the Ottawa Valley. He doesn't make enough money to support his large family but he is too proud to except government handouts and thus his family ...
