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

Director Peter Raymont
Writers Peter Raymont
Studio ONF | NFB
Rating 10.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Prime Minister / Liberal leader

Joe Clark

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.