Movie Description
The Back-breaking Leaf
(1959)Overview
Here is a graphic picture of the tobacco harvest in southwestern Ontario. At the end of July, transient field workers move in for a brief bonanza when the plant is ripe. The tobacco harvesters call it "the back-breaking leaf."
Featured Crew
- Director : Terence Macartney-Filgate
- Producer : Roman Kroitor,Wolf Koenig
- Editor : John Spotton
- Cast : Stanley Jackson
Cast
Commentary
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Facts
Original TitleThe Back-breaking Leaf
Status Released
Release Information
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1959-01-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 29m
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
Genres
- Documentary
