The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar backdrop
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar poster
Trailer
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
6.0
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0h 50m
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1969
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Released
Overview
"The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar" tells the story of Emery Prometer, a proud bush worker in Ottawa Valley, resisting government aid to support his family. The film compassionately depicts their struggles and the resolve of Emery's daughter, Rosie, (Margot Kidder in her film debut) to break the cycle of poverty through education. This '60s NFB standout authentically portrays their dignity amid hardship, showcasing Canadian filmmaking despite hurdles from private broadcasters' cost concerns. The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar won eight Canadian Film Awards, including Best Picture (John Kemeny, Barrie Howells), Director (Peter Pearson), Cinematography (Tony Ianzelo), Screenplay (Joan Finnegan) and Lead Actor (Chris Wiggins).

Cast
Margot Kidder poster
Margot Kidder
Rosie
Kate Reid poster
Kate Reid
Glad
Chris Wiggins poster
Chris Wiggins
Emery Prometer
William Thourlby poster
William Thourlby
Adam
Paisley Maxwell poster
Paisley Maxwell
Miss Angelus

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