Grierson and Gouzenko
Synopsis
This rarely-screened teleplay written by Rick Salutin offers a dramatic glimpse into Canada’s Red Scare that pre-dated the rise of McCarthyism in the United States. John Grierson and his National Film Board of Canada become targets of an anti-Communist blacklist in the immediate post-war years, after Soviet clerk Igor Gouzenko produced documents revealing a spy ring operating in Canada. With a cast featuring Eric Peterson as Grierson, Saul Rubinek as Gouzenko, and Aaron Schwartz as Communist Party MP Fred Rose, this forgotten piece of Canadian history is brought to life in a very compelling CBC drama.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Kinch
- Original Title
- Grierson and Gouzenko
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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What is Grierson and Gouzenko about?
This rarely-screened teleplay written by Rick Salutin offers a dramatic glimpse into Canada’s Red Scare that pre-dated the rise of McCarthyism in the United States. John Grierson and his National Film Board of Canada become targets of an anti-Communist blacklist in the immediate post-war years, after Soviet clerk Igor Gouzenko produced documents revealing a spy ring operating in Canada. With a cast featuring Eric Peterson as Grierson, Saul Rubinek as Gouzenko, and Aaron Schwartz as Communist Party MP Fred Rose, this forgotten piece of Canadian history is brought to life in a very compelling CBC drama.
Who directed Grierson and Gouzenko?
Grierson and Gouzenko was directed by Martin Kinch.
Who stars in Grierson and Gouzenko?
The principal cast of Grierson and Gouzenko includes Eric Peterson, Saul Rubinek, Aaron Schwartz.
When was Grierson and Gouzenko released and how long is it?
Grierson and Gouzenko was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 30m.