
The Friendly Fifties and the Sinister Sixties (1850-1863)
Synopsis
This documentary takes us from the 1850s to 1863. We see several historical episodes from this period interwoven in a unique fashion. The film reveals the complex relationship between Great Britain, Canada, the North and the South—before, during, and after the American Civil War. Part 6 of the series Struggle for a Border: Canada's Relations with the United States.
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- Director
- Ronald Dick, Pierre L'Amare
- Original Title
- The Friendly Fifties and the Sinister Sixties (1850-1863)
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Dick, Pierre L'Amare
Ronald Dick, Nicholas Balla
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Dick
Director
Ronald Dick
Producer
Pierre L'Amare
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Friendly Fifties and the Sinister Sixties (1850-1863)
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What is The Friendly Fifties and the Sinister Sixties (1850-1863) about?
This documentary takes us from the 1850s to 1863. We see several historical episodes from this period interwoven in a unique fashion. The film reveals the complex relationship between Great Britain, Canada, the North and the South—before, during, and after the American Civil War. Part 6 of the series Struggle for a Border: Canada's Relations with the United States.
Who directed The Friendly Fifties and the Sinister Sixties (1850-1863)?
The Friendly Fifties and the Sinister Sixties (1850-1863) was directed by Ronald Dick, Pierre L'Amare.
Who stars in The Friendly Fifties and the Sinister Sixties (1850-1863)?
The principal cast of The Friendly Fifties and the Sinister Sixties (1850-1863) includes J. Frank Willis.
When was The Friendly Fifties and the Sinister Sixties (1850-1863) released and how long is it?
The Friendly Fifties and the Sinister Sixties (1850-1863) was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 58m.
