Shipbuilder
“What would drive a man to spend 10 years of his life building a ship in the middle of the prairie 17 miles (27 km) from the nearest body of water?”
Synopsis
This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge iron ship that was to carry him back to his native Finland. The ship never reached water.
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ShipbuilderOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-21
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- Director
- Stephen Surjik
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Mitchell
- Original Score
- Marcelle Nokony, Greg Zuck
- Original Title
- Shipbuilder
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Surjik
Ken Mitchell
Marcelle Nokony, Greg Zuck
Norman Sawchyn
Charles Konowal, Michael J.F. Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Surjik
Director
Ken Mitchell
Writer
Charles Konowal
Producer
Norman Sawchyn
Editor
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipbuilder
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What is Shipbuilder about?
This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge iron ship that was to carry him back to his native Finland. The ship never reached water.
Who directed Shipbuilder?
Shipbuilder was directed by Stephen Surjik.
Who stars in Shipbuilder?
The principal cast of Shipbuilder includes Kristjana Gunnars, Galen Wahlmeier, Sasha Konowal.
When was Shipbuilder released and how long is it?
Shipbuilder was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Shipbuilder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shipbuilder was composed by Marcelle Nokony, Greg Zuck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shipbuilder?
Shipbuilder holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).