

Occupation
Synopsis
Students seeking greater control over the hiring of faculty occupy the offices of the Political Science Department at McGill University. The film crew lives with the students and follows their action through confusion, argument, dissent, and negotiations with faculty. The result is an intimate view of a student political action.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Reid
- Original Score
- Tex Koenig
- Original Title
- Occupation
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Reid
Tex Koenig
Jean-Pierre Lachapelle, David De Volpi
Albert Kish, Pierre Lasry, Bill Reid
Bill Reid, George C. Stoney
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Reid
Director
Bill Reid
Producer
Jean-Pierre Lachapelle
Director of Photography
David De Volpi
Director of Photography
Albert Kish
Editor
Pierre Lasry
Editor
Bill Reid
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Occupation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Occupation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Occupation about?
Students seeking greater control over the hiring of faculty occupy the offices of the Political Science Department at McGill University. The film crew lives with the students and follows their action through confusion, argument, dissent, and negotiations with faculty. The result is an intimate view of a student political action.
Who directed Occupation?
Occupation was directed by Bill Reid.
Who stars in Occupation?
The principal cast of Occupation includes Not specified.
When was Occupation released and how long is it?
Occupation was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Occupation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Occupation was composed by Tex Koenig.


















