Canada / Aug 20, 1981 / Montreal World Film Festival
56min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Genres
DramaDocumentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | After the Axe |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ONF | NFB, CBC |
| Official site | nfb.ca |
| Release date | 20 agosto 1981 |
| Executive producer | Arthur Hammond |
| Production | Sturla Gunnarsson, Steve Lucas |
| Writer | Steve Lucas |
| Cinematography | Andreas Poulsson |
| Assistant directors | Sturla Gunnarsson |
| Camera operators | Andreas Poulsson |
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| Additional photography | Andreas Poulsson |
| Music | Patricia Cullen, Roger Mattiussi |
| Sound | Roger Mattiussi, Patricia Cullen |
Release dates
Premiere
TV
Canada / Oct 13, 1981 / Initial airing on CBC
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