The Hecklers
Synopsis
An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada's history through the eyes of political cartoonists like Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, and Aislin (Terry Mosher). Over 50 artists' notable cartoons and their impact are explored, capturing reactions from their subjects. One cartoonist sums it up: "A picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-crafted cartoon is worth a thousand pictures." An absolute must for cartoon buffs.
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The HecklersOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2019-01-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Bassett
Himself - Former Publisher: Toronto Telegram
Bob Bierman
Himself - Cartoonist: Victoria Times
John Diefenbaker
Himself
Jean-Pierre Girerd
Himself - Cartoonist: La Presse, Montreal
Bruce Hutchison
Himself - Editor: Winnipeg Free Press
Robert Lapalme
Himself - Curator: Intl. Pavilion of Humour, Man and His World
Duncan Macpherson
Himself - Cartoonist: Toronto Star
Terry Mosher
Himself - Cartoonist: Montreal Gazette
Len Norris
Himself - Cartoonist: Vancouver
Joey Smallwood
Himself
John Colicos
Narrator
Pierre Berton
Self - "Unknown Cartoonist"
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian McLaren
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Mayer
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn
- Original Title
- The Hecklers
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian McLaren
Ian Mayer
Eldon Rathburn
Marie-Hélène Guillemin
Ian McLaren
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Mayer
Writer
Marie-Hélène Guillemin
Editor
Ian McLaren
Director
Ian McLaren
Producer
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What is The Hecklers about?
An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada's history through the eyes of political cartoonists like Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, and Aislin (Terry Mosher). Over 50 artists' notable cartoons and their impact are explored, capturing reactions from their subjects. One cartoonist sums it up: "A picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-crafted cartoon is worth a thousand pictures." An absolute must for cartoon buffs.
Who directed The Hecklers?
The Hecklers was directed by Ian McLaren.
Who stars in The Hecklers?
The principal cast of The Hecklers includes John Bassett, Bob Bierman, John Diefenbaker, Jean-Pierre Girerd, Bruce Hutchison.
When was The Hecklers released and how long is it?
The Hecklers was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hecklers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hecklers was composed by Eldon Rathburn.