History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election1979
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History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
57m·Documentary
Directed by Peter Raymont·1979
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10.0/10 avgAverage user ratingThis documentary examines the media's coverage of the Canadian federal election of May 1979. Filmed over a 3-week period, it takes a fascinating look at journalists in action and the politicians who attempt to manipulate the media.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Pierre Elliott TrudeauPrime Minister / Liberal leader | Prime Minister / Liberal leader |
 Joe ClarkPC leader | PC leader |
| EEd BroadbentNDP leader | NDP leader |
| RRichard Gwynjournalist | journalist |
| JJim Munsonjournalist | journalist |
| MMark Phillipsjournalist | journalist |
| DDoug Smalljournalist | journalist |
| SSuzanne PerryLiberal campaign | Liberal campaign |
| PPeter O'MalleyNDP campaign | NDP campaign |
| FFred Ennisradio journalist | radio journalist |
| JJim CouttsLiberal campaign | Liberal campaign |
| RRobin SearsNDP campaign | NDP campaign |
| BBill NevillePC campaign | PC campaign |
 Peter Raymontnarrator | narrator |