History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election

History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election

197957mDocumentary

10.0

This 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.

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Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Pierre Elliott TrudeauPrime Minister / Liberal leader

Joe Clark

Joe ClarkPC leader

Ed BroadbentNDP leader

Richard Gwynjournalist

Jim Munsonjournalist

Mark Phillipsjournalist

Doug Smalljournalist

Suzanne PerryLiberal campaign

Peter O'MalleyNDP campaign

Fred Ennisradio journalist

Jim CouttsLiberal campaign

Robin SearsNDP campaign

Bill NevillePC campaign

Peter Raymont

Peter Raymontnarrator