Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
6.5
1985
1h 55m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
September 8, 1985
Runtime
1h 55m
Rating
6.5
(2 votes)
Genres
Documentary
Production Companies
CBC
ONF | NFB
Overview
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.
