Dief!
Originally released in 1981. Dief! is a documentary film. directed by William Canning. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Diefenbaker, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, and Brian Mulroney
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1981
45 years ago
Runtime
0h 27m
27 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Dief!?
Dief! was directed by William Canning.
How long is Dief!?
Dief! has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
When was Dief! released?
Dief! was released on January 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dief!?
The main cast of Dief! includes John Diefenbaker, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Brian Mulroney.