After the Axe
Synopsis
This full-length drama depicts the reality of managers getting fired and the emergence of a new industry specialized in handling executive terminations. The film was made with the cooperation of the business community, which helped script some of the scenes and provided authentic locations. The central figure, D.R. "Biff" Wilson, 44, is a composite figure based on extensive conversations with fired executives.
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After the AxeOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-04-18
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Montreal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sturla Gunnarsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Lucas
- Original Score
- Patricia Cullen
- Original Title
- After the Axe
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sturla Gunnarsson
Steve Lucas
Patricia Cullen
Andreas Poulsson
Arthur Hammond, Sturla Gunnarsson, Steve Lucas
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Sturla Gunnarsson
Director
Steve Lucas
Writer
Andreas Poulsson
Director of Photography
Sturla Gunnarsson
Producer
Steve Lucas
Producer
Patricia Cullen
Original Music Composer
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What is After the Axe about?
This full-length drama depicts the reality of managers getting fired and the emergence of a new industry specialized in handling executive terminations. The film was made with the cooperation of the business community, which helped script some of the scenes and provided authentic locations. The central figure, D.R. "Biff" Wilson, 44, is a composite figure based on extensive conversations with fired executives.
Who directed After the Axe?
After the Axe was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.
Who stars in After the Axe?
The principal cast of After the Axe includes Roger Mattiussi, James B. Douglas, Janine Manatis, Anne Christison, Randy Solomon.
When was After the Axe released and how long is it?
After the Axe was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for After the Axe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for After the Axe was composed by Patricia Cullen.