Storyline
This documentary examines the media's coverage of the Canadian federal election of May 1979. Filmed over a 3-week period, it takes a fascinating look at journalists in action and the politicians who attempt to manipulate the media.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Joe Clark
PC leader
Ed Broadbent
NDP leader
Richard Gwyn
journalist
Jim Munson
journalist
Mark Phillips
journalist
Doug Small
journalist
Suzanne Perry
Liberal campaign
Peter O'Malley
NDP campaign
Fred Ennis
radio journalist
Jim Coutts
Liberal campaign
Robin Sears
NDP campaign
Frequently Asked Questions
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election was released on July 1, 1979.
The runtime of History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election is 57m.
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election is a Documentary movie.
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election was directed by Peter Raymont.
The main cast of History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election includes Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Joe Clark, Ed Broadbent.
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election is originally in English.