Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
1985
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Synopsis
A biographical drama that profiles the life of Hal C. Banks, a controversial American labour union leader, who came to Canada in 1949 to lead a violent fight against the rival communist shipping union. He once ruled the Canadian shipping industry, but his brutal tactics would bring his downfall.
Facts
Awards
Toronto International Film Festival Award for Best Canadian Film
Original language
English
Festival History
- Gemini Awards 1986 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1985 generic
