Synopsis
This full-length drama depicts the reality of managers getting fired and the emergence of a new industry specialized in handling executive terminations. The film was made with the cooperation of the business community, which helped script some of the scenes and provided authentic locations. The central figure, D.R. "Biff" Wilson, 44, is a composite figure based on extensive conversations with fired executives.
Key facts
Cast
Anne Christison, James B. Douglas, Janine Manatis, Randy Solomon
Original language
English
Production companies
CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, OFFICE NATIONAL DU FILM DU CANADA, National Film Board of Canada
Crew
Screenplay
Steve Lucas
Producer
Sturla Gunnarsson, Steve Lucas
Cinematography
Andreas Poulsson
Editing
Roger Mattiussi
Music
Patricia Cullen, Sharon Smith
Stills
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1983 academy_award
Titles
| Original title | After the Axe | English |
| Alternate title | Quand tombent les têtes |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | Sturla Gunnarsson |
| Cast | Anne Christison, James B. Douglas, Janine Manatis, Randy Solomon |
| Screenplay | Steve Lucas |
| Producer | Sturla Gunnarsson, Steve Lucas |
| Executive producer | Arthur Hammond |
| Cinematography | Andreas Poulsson |
| Editing | Roger Mattiussi |
| Music | Patricia Cullen, Sharon Smith |
| Sound | Roger Mattiussi, Bryan Day |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
