The Hecklers (1975)
An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada's history through the eyes of political cartoonists like Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, and Aislin (Terry Mosher). Over 50 artists' notable cartoons and their impact are explored, capturing reactions from their subjects. One cartoonist sums it up: "A picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-crafted cartoon is worth a thousand pictures." An absolute must for cartoon buffs.
Director: Ian McLaren
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: January 1, 1975
Cast
- John Bassett - Himself - Former Publisher: Toronto Telegram
- Bob Bierman - Himself - Cartoonist: Victoria Times
- John Diefenbaker - Himself
- Jean-Pierre Girerd - Himself - Cartoonist: La Presse, Montreal
- Bruce Hutchison - Himself - Editor: Winnipeg Free Press
- Robert Lapalme - Himself - Curator: Intl. Pavilion of Humour, Man and His World
- Duncan Macpherson - Himself - Cartoonist: Toronto Star
- Terry Mosher - Himself - Cartoonist: Montreal Gazette
- Len Norris - Himself - Cartoonist: Vancouver
- Joey Smallwood - Himself
Screenplay
Music: Eldon Rathburn
Editing: Marie-Hélène Guillemin
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ian McLaren
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hecklers about?
- An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada's history through the eyes of political cartoonists like Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, and Aislin (Terry Mosher). Over 50 artists' notable cartoons and their impact are explored, capturing reactions from their subjects. One cartoonist sums it up: "A picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-crafted cartoon is worth a thousand pictures." An absolute must for cartoon buffs.
- Who directed The Hecklers?
- The Hecklers was directed by Ian McLaren.
- Who stars in The Hecklers?
- The Hecklers stars John Bassett, Bob Bierman, John Diefenbaker, Jean-Pierre Girerd, Bruce Hutchison, Robert Lapalme.
- How long is The Hecklers?
- The Hecklers has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is The Hecklers?
- The Hecklers is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Hecklers produced?
- The Hecklers was produced in Canada.