The Hecklers (1975)
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.
Director: Ian McLaren
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John Bassett as Himself - Former Publisher: Toronto Telegram |
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Bob Bierman as Himself - Cartoonist: Victoria Times |
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John Diefenbaker as Himself |
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Jean-Pierre Girerd as Himself - Cartoonist: La Presse, Montreal |
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Bruce Hutchison as Himself - Editor: Winnipeg Free Press |
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Robert Lapalme as Himself - Curator: Intl. Pavilion of Humour, Man and His World |
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Duncan Macpherson as Himself - Cartoonist: Toronto Star |
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Terry Mosher as Himself - Cartoonist: Montreal Gazette |
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Len Norris as Himself - Cartoonist: Vancouver |
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Joey Smallwood as Himself |
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John Colicos as Narrator |
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Pierre Berton as Self - "Unknown Cartoonist" |
| Writing | Ian Mayer | Writer |
| Visual Effects | Pierre L'Amare | Animation Director |
| Sound | Eldon Rathburn | Music |
| Editing | Marie-Hélène Guillemin | Editor |
| Directing | Marie-Hélène Guillemin | Assistant Director |
| Production | Terry Mosher | Researcher |
| Crew | Ian Mayer | Script |
| Directing | Ian McLaren | Director |
| Production | Ian McLaren | Producer |