Shipbuilder
"What would drive a man to spend 10 years of his life building a ship in the middle of the prairie 17 miles (27 km) from the nearest body of water?"
Originally released in 1985. Shipbuilder is a documentary film. directed by Stephen Surjik. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kristjana Gunnars, Galen Wahlmeier, and Sasha Konowal
Synopsis
This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge iron ship that was to carry him back to his native Finland. The ship never reached water.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1985
41 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 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 Shipbuilder about?
This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge...
Who directed Shipbuilder?
Shipbuilder was directed by Stephen Surjik.
How long is Shipbuilder?
Shipbuilder has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Shipbuilder released?
Shipbuilder was released on January 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shipbuilder?
The main cast of Shipbuilder includes Kristjana Gunnars, Galen Wahlmeier, Sasha Konowal.