History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
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.
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Cast
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
Bill Neville
PC campaign
Peter Raymont
narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What is History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election (1979) about?
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election is a 1979 documentary film with a runtime of 0h 57m. Directed by Peter Raymont. Find cast, ratings, and streaming options on LiveStreamTV.pk.
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▸Who directed History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election?
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election was directed by Peter Raymont.
