Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks (1985)
A biographical drama that profiles the life of Hal C. Banks, a controversial American labour union leader, who came to Canada in 1949 to lead a violent fight against the rival communist shipping union. He once ruled the Canadian shipping industry, but his brutal tactics would bring his downfall.
Director: Donald Brittain
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: September 8, 1985
Cast
- Maury Chaykin - Harold Chamberlain Banks
- Donald Brittain - Narrator
- R.H. Thomson
- Sean McCann - Paul Hall
- Frank Crudele - Reporter
- Tony De Santis - Accountant
- Peter Boretski
- Marie-Hélène Fontaine
- Colin Fox
- Gary Reineke
Screenplay
Production: CBC, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks about?
- A biographical drama that profiles the life of Hal C. Banks, a controversial American labour union leader, who came to Canada in 1949 to lead a violent fight against the rival communist shipping union. He once ruled the Canadian shipping industry, but his brutal tactics would bring his downfall.
- Who directed Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks?
- Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks was directed by Donald Brittain.
- Who stars in Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks?
- Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks stars Maury Chaykin, Donald Brittain, R.H. Thomson, Sean McCann, Frank Crudele, Tony De Santis.
- How long is Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks?
- Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks?
- Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks is a Documentary film.
- Where was Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks produced?
- Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks was produced in Canada.