Never a Backward Step
Synopsis
This feature documentary is a profile of Canadian press tycoon Roy Thomson, whose single-minded attention to business brought him riches, power, and even a baronetcy in England. A native of Timmins, Ontario, Thomson had a tremendous career as publisher, television magnate, financier, and owner of many newspapers, including leading London dailies. The film is a frank study of an equally frank man.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Brittain, Arthur Hammond, John Spotton
- Original Title
- Never a Backward Step
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Brittain, Arthur Hammond, John Spotton
Peter Hennessy, Paul Leach, Martin Duckworth
Guy Glover
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hennessy
Director of Photography
Paul Leach
Director of Photography
Martin Duckworth
Director of Photography
Donald Brittain
Director
Arthur Hammond
Director
John Spotton
Director
Guy Glover
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Never a Backward Step.
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What is Never a Backward Step about?
This feature documentary is a profile of Canadian press tycoon Roy Thomson, whose single-minded attention to business brought him riches, power, and even a baronetcy in England. A native of Timmins, Ontario, Thomson had a tremendous career as publisher, television magnate, financier, and owner of many newspapers, including leading London dailies. The film is a frank study of an equally frank man.
Who directed Never a Backward Step?
Never a Backward Step was directed by Donald Brittain, Arthur Hammond, John Spotton.
Who stars in Never a Backward Step?
The principal cast of Never a Backward Step includes Not specified.
When was Never a Backward Step released and how long is it?
Never a Backward Step was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 57m.