After the Axe (1981)
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.
Director: Sturla Gunnarsson
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Roger Mattiussi as Narrator (voice) |
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James B. Douglas as Biff Wilson |
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Janine Manatis as Wife |
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Anne Christison as Daughter |
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Randy Solomon as Son |
| Directing | Sturla Gunnarsson | Director |
| Writing | Steve Lucas | Writer |
| Sound | Roger Mattiussi | Sound Editor |
| Camera | Andreas Poulsson | Director of Photography |
| Production | Arthur Hammond | Executive Producer |
| Production | Sturla Gunnarsson | Producer |
| Production | Steve Lucas | Producer |
| Sound | Patricia Cullen | Original Music Composer |