The Back-breaking Leaf (1959)
Here is a graphic picture of the tobacco harvest in southwestern Ontario. At the end of July, transient field workers move in for a brief bonanza when the plant is ripe. The tobacco harvesters call it "the back-breaking leaf."
Director: Terence Macartney-Filgate
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 2, 1959
Cast
- Stanley Jackson - Commentary
Music: Eldon Rathburn
Cinematography: Terence Macartney-Filgate
Editing: John Spotton
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
tobacco, ontario, canada, harvest, field work
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Back-breaking Leaf about?
- Here is a graphic picture of the tobacco harvest in southwestern Ontario. At the end of July, transient field workers move in for a brief bonanza when the plant is ripe. The tobacco harvesters call it "the back-breaking leaf."
- Who directed The Back-breaking Leaf?
- The Back-breaking Leaf was directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate.
- Who stars in The Back-breaking Leaf?
- The Back-breaking Leaf stars Stanley Jackson.
- How long is The Back-breaking Leaf?
- The Back-breaking Leaf has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is The Back-breaking Leaf?
- The Back-breaking Leaf is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Back-breaking Leaf produced?
- The Back-breaking Leaf was produced in Canada.