Miner (1966)
Impressions of a hardrock miner's life, suitable for the classroom, filmed at the Falconbridge Nickel Mine at Sudbury, Ontario, and showing also the increasing use of nickel in today's space age. Much of what is shown was filmed in the dim world far underground where, "in a bubble of air in a solid mass of rock," the miner drills the ore face.
Director: Robin Spry
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: January 1, 1966
Cast
- Strowan Robertson - Commentary
Screenplay
Editing: Michael McKennirey
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Miner about?
- Impressions of a hardrock miner's life, suitable for the classroom, filmed at the Falconbridge Nickel Mine at Sudbury, Ontario, and showing also the increasing use of nickel in today's space age. Much of what is shown was filmed in the dim world far underground where, "in a bubble of air in a solid mass of rock," the miner drills the ore face.
- Who directed Miner?
- Miner was directed by Robin Spry.
- Who stars in Miner?
- Miner stars Strowan Robertson.
- How long is Miner?
- Miner has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Miner?
- Miner is a Documentary film.
- Where was Miner produced?
- Miner was produced in Canada.