Dief!
Jan 01, 1981 · 27m
Director
William CanningOverview
This documentary short is a portrait of Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and 13th prime minister of Canada, John George Diefenbaker (1895-1979). Diefenbaker's political career spanned 6 decades. When he died in 1979, his state funeral and final train trip west became more a celebration of life than a victory for death.
Crew of Dief!
William CanningDirector, Producer- Mark ZannisProducer
Barrie HowellsProducer- Barry PerlesDirector of Photography
- Andreas PoulssonDirector of Photography
- David De VolpiDirector of Photography
- Savas KalogerasDirector of Photography
- Stephan SteinhouseEditor, Sound Engineer
- Jean-Pierre JoutelSound Re-Recording Mixer
- Bev DavidsonSound
- Michel HazelSound
About Dief!
What is Dief! about?
This documentary short is a portrait of Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and 13th prime minister of Canada, John George Diefenbaker (1895-1979). Diefenbaker's political career spanned 6 decades. When he died in 1979, his state funeral and final train trip west became more a celebration of life than a victory for death.
When was Dief! released?
Dief! was released on January 1, 1981.
How long is Dief!?
Dief! runs 27 minutes.
Who directed Dief!?
Dief! was directed by William Canning.
Who is in the cast of Dief!?
The cast of Dief! includes John Diefenbaker (Self), Pierre Elliott Trudeau (Self) and Brian Mulroney (Self).