25 January 1979 Drama, Comedy, Factual 58 mins
This film, based on the play of the same name, portrays the harsh lives of early Saskatchewan settlers and the foundation of the co-op movement on the Prairies.
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Sharon Bakker as Self
Michael Fahey as Self
Lubomir Mykytiuk as Self
Skai Leja as Self
Lynne Hostein as Self
David Francis as Self
Bill Prokopchuk as Self
Barry Perles Director of Photography
Albert Kish Director
Peter Katadotis Executive Producer
Abby Jack Neidik Sound Editor
Claude Delorme Sound
Adam Symansky Producer
Canada 25 January 1979
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