Chuckwagon (1964)
Focusing on the sport of chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede, captured through a mix of aerial, POV, and ringside footage, the film is ahead of its time in the way it captures adrenaline-pumping action. This short documentary offers a ringside view of the chuckwagon race, star attraction of the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Once ponderous Percheron and Clydesdale draught thundered around the course. Now they are racers, and it takes a firm hand to guide such horsepower.
Director: Robert Barclay
Genre: Documentary, Western
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: July 5, 1964
Cast
- John Drainie - Narrator
Screenplay
Cinematography: Robert Brooks
Production: ONF | NFB, Chetwynd Films Limited
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
rodeo, horse race, horse, horse racing, horse and wagon, rodeo cowboy, stampede, rodeo clown, calgary
More Films by Director: Robert Barclay
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chuckwagon about?
- Focusing on the sport of chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede, captured through a mix of aerial, POV, and ringside footage, the film is ahead of its time in the way it captures adrenaline-pumping action. This short documentary offers a ringside view of the chuckwagon race, star attraction of the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Once ponderous Percheron and Clydesdale draught thundered around the course. Now they are racers, and it takes a firm hand to guide such horsepower.
- Who directed Chuckwagon?
- Chuckwagon was directed by Robert Barclay.
- Who stars in Chuckwagon?
- Chuckwagon stars John Drainie.
- How long is Chuckwagon?
- Chuckwagon has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Chuckwagon?
- Chuckwagon is a Documentary, Western film.
- Where was Chuckwagon produced?
- Chuckwagon was produced in Canada.