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Release Year1975
Runtime0h 28m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1
DirectorWilliam Brind
WritersWilliam Brind
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsJack Rabbit
About Jack Rabbit
This short film retraces the life of Herman Smith Johannsen – the man who introduced the sport of cross-country skiing to Canadians. From past to present, his life story is portrayed through pictures from sports newsreels, Norwegian archives and his family album. The film catches up with him at both the Canadian Ski Marathon, where he is the honoured guest, and on a return trip to his native Norway.
Directed by William Brind, Jack Rabbit leans on a strong ensemble — Stanley Jackson, Herman "Jackrabbit" Smith-Johannsen — 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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