The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar

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The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969)

Directed by Peter Pearson

Drama · 50m

"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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Cast

Margot Kidder Rosie Kate Reid Glad Chris Wiggins Emery Prometer William Thourlby Adam Paisley Maxwell Miss Angelus
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Liza Creighton Spread

Crew

Director
Peter Pearson
Screenplay
Joan Finnigan
Director of Photography
Tony Ianzelo
Editor
Michael McKennirey
Producer
Barrie Howells, John Kemeny

Details

Release date
1969-03-01
Runtime
50m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Canada
Production
ONF | NFB