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Cast
John Bassett
as Himself - Former Publisher: Toronto Telegram
Bob Bierman
as Himself - Cartoonist: Victoria Times
John Diefenbaker
as Himself
Jean-Pierre Girerd
as Himself - Cartoonist: La Presse, Montreal
Bruce Hutchison
as Himself - Editor: Winnipeg Free Press
Robert Lapalme
as Himself - Curator: Intl. Pavilion of Humour, Man and His World
Duncan Macpherson
as Himself - Cartoonist: Toronto Star
Terry Mosher
as Himself - Cartoonist: Montreal Gazette
Len Norris
as Himself - Cartoonist: Vancouver
Joey Smallwood
as Himself
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1975
Runtime0h 59m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1
DirectorIan McLaren
WritersIan Mayer
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Hecklers
About The Hecklers
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.
Directed by Ian McLaren, The Hecklers leans on a strong ensemble — John Bassett, Bob Bierman, John Diefenbaker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1975.
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