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Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks

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A biographical drama that profiles the life of Hal C. Banks, a controversial American labour union leader, who came to Canada in 1949 to lead a violent fight against the rival communist shipping union. He once ruled the Canadian shipping industry, but his brutal tactics would bring his downfall.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1985-09-08

Runtime: 115 mins

Director: Donald Brittain

Writer: Donald Brittain, Richard Nielsen

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Genres: Documentary

Original title: Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks

Production Companies: CBC, ONF | NFB

Production Countries: Canada

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