Julie O'Brien
Synopsis
Depiction of Newfoundland's "old times" as seen by Julie O'Brien, an 11-year-old living in Tors Cove. Told in the first person with cutaway shots to the girl's many activities, the film illustrates the way traditions are maintained, remembered and evolved. This film is part of the Children of Canada series.
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- Director
- Beverly Shaffer
- Original Title
- Julie O'Brien
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Beverly Shaffer
Kent Nason
Margaret Wong
Kathleen Shannon, Margaret Pettigrew
Department Leadership Roster
Beverly Shaffer
Director
Margaret Pettigrew
Producer
Margaret Wong
Editor
Kent Nason
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Julie O'Brien
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Julie O'Brien about?
Depiction of Newfoundland's "old times" as seen by Julie O'Brien, an 11-year-old living in Tors Cove. Told in the first person with cutaway shots to the girl's many activities, the film illustrates the way traditions are maintained, remembered and evolved. This film is part of the Children of Canada series.
Who directed Julie O'Brien?
Julie O'Brien was directed by Beverly Shaffer.
Who stars in Julie O'Brien?
The principal cast of Julie O'Brien includes Julie O'Brien.
When was Julie O'Brien released and how long is it?
Julie O'Brien was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Julie O'Brien?
Julie O'Brien holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).