Canal Zone
Synopsis
Follow the people who live and work in the Panama Canal Zone and glimpse into both the operation of the Canal and the various governmental agencies — business, military, and civilian — related to the functioning of the Canal and the lives of the Americans in the zone. Features sequences of ships in transit, the work of special canal pilots, aspects of the civil government, work of the military, and the social, religious and recreational life of the Zonians.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Wiseman
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Wiseman
- Original Title
- Canal Zone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman
William Brayne
Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman
Department Leadership Roster
William Brayne
Director of Photography
Frederick Wiseman
Director
Frederick Wiseman
Writer
Frederick Wiseman
Editor
Frederick Wiseman
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Canal Zone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canal Zone
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What is Canal Zone about?
Follow the people who live and work in the Panama Canal Zone and glimpse into both the operation of the Canal and the various governmental agencies — business, military, and civilian — related to the functioning of the Canal and the lives of the Americans in the zone. Features sequences of ships in transit, the work of special canal pilots, aspects of the civil government, work of the military, and the social, religious and recreational life of the Zonians.
Who directed Canal Zone?
Canal Zone was directed by Frederick Wiseman.
Who stars in Canal Zone?
The principal cast of Canal Zone includes Not specified.
When was Canal Zone released and how long is it?
Canal Zone was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.