The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes
Synopsis
A lesson in geography, which concludes that although the Great Lakes have had their ups and downs, nothing has been harder to take than what humans have done to them lately. In the film, a lone canoeist lives through the changes of geological history, through Ice Age and flood, only to find himself in the end trapped in a sea of scum.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Bill Mason
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Mason
- Original Score
- Robert Fleming, Bruce Mackay
- Original Title
- The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Mason
Bill Mason
Robert Fleming, Bruce Mackay
Bill Mason
Bill Mason
Joseph Koenig
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Mason
Director
Bill Mason
Director of Photography
Bill Mason
Writer
Joseph Koenig
Producer
Bill Mason
Editor
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What is The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes about?
A lesson in geography, which concludes that although the Great Lakes have had their ups and downs, nothing has been harder to take than what humans have done to them lately. In the film, a lone canoeist lives through the changes of geological history, through Ice Age and flood, only to find himself in the end trapped in a sea of scum.
Who directed The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes?
The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes was directed by Bill Mason.
Who stars in The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes?
The principal cast of The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes includes Blake James.
When was The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes released and how long is it?
The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes was composed by Robert Fleming, Bruce Mackay.