The Fifth Estate: The Espionage Establishment
Synopsis
In early 1974, a one-hour CBC TV documentary told Canadians for the first time about the existence of a secretive national agency that tapped phone calls and monitored radio signals. Back then, the signals intelligence organization went by an unwieldy title — the Communications Branch of the National Research Council, or CBNRC. Today it's called the Communications Security Establishment, or CSE.
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- Director
- William I. Macadam
- Original Title
- The Fifth Estate: The Espionage Establishment
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- CBC, Film Arts, Norfolk Research Unit
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William I. Macadam
William I. Macadam, George Robertson
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William I. Macadam
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William I. Macadam
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What is The Fifth Estate: The Espionage Establishment about?
In early 1974, a one-hour CBC TV documentary told Canadians for the first time about the existence of a secretive national agency that tapped phone calls and monitored radio signals. Back then, the signals intelligence organization went by an unwieldy title — the Communications Branch of the National Research Council, or CBNRC. Today it's called the Communications Security Establishment, or CSE.
Who directed The Fifth Estate: The Espionage Establishment?
The Fifth Estate: The Espionage Establishment was directed by William I. Macadam.
Who stars in The Fifth Estate: The Espionage Establishment?
The principal cast of The Fifth Estate: The Espionage Establishment includes Victor Marchetti, Winslow Peck, William H. Kelley, John D. Marks.
When was The Fifth Estate: The Espionage Establishment released and how long is it?
The Fifth Estate: The Espionage Establishment was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 59m.