I Like to See the Wheels Turn (1981)

I Like to See the Wheels Turn (1981) poster

To anyone outside the Atlantic provinces, K. C. Irving is virtually unknown. Yet he is reputed to be the richest man in Canada, patriarch of a New Brunswick-based industrial empire involving oil, transportation, newspapers, lumber and much more. This one-hour documentary marks the first time a filmmaker has gained access to the legendary Irving, whose business career began in 1924 with the purchase of an oil truck. It is an absorbing look at a man who amassed great wealth as a by-product of his main objective: "to see wheels turn."

Director: Giles Walker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
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Editing: Les Halman
Production: CBC, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Giles Walker
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Like to See the Wheels Turn about?
To anyone outside the Atlantic provinces, K. C. Irving is virtually unknown. Yet he is reputed to be the richest man in Canada, patriarch of a New Brunswick-based industrial empire involving oil, transportation, newspapers, lumber and much more. This one-hour documentary marks the first time a filmmaker has gained access to the legendary Irving, whose business career began in 1924 with the purchase of an oil truck. It is an absorbing look at a man who amassed great wealth as a by-product of his main objective: "to see wheels turn."
Who directed I Like to See the Wheels Turn?
I Like to See the Wheels Turn was directed by Giles Walker.
Who stars in I Like to See the Wheels Turn?
I Like to See the Wheels Turn stars Earl Pennington.
How long is I Like to See the Wheels Turn?
I Like to See the Wheels Turn has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is I Like to See the Wheels Turn?
I Like to See the Wheels Turn is a Documentary film.
Where was I Like to See the Wheels Turn produced?
I Like to See the Wheels Turn was produced in Canada.