The Hecklers

The Hecklers

59 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1975

An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada's history through the eyes of political cartoonists like Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, and Aislin (Terry Mosher). Over 50 artists' notable cartoons and their impact are explored, capturing reactions from their subjects. One cartoonist sums it up: "A picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-crafted cartoon is worth a thousand pictures." An absolute must for cartoon buffs.

The Hecklers

59 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1975

The Hecklers
An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada's history through the eyes of political cartoonists like Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, and Aislin (Terry Mosher). Over 50 artists' notable cartoons and their impact are explored, capturing reactions from their subjects. One cartoonist sums it up: "A picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-crafted cartoon is worth a thousand pictures." An absolute must for cartoon buffs.
Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title The Hecklers
Directors Ian McLaren, Marie-Hélène Guillemin
Writers Ian Mayer

Cast

John Bassett

as Himself - Former Publisher: Toronto Telegram

Bob Bierman

as Himself - Cartoonist: Victoria Times

John Diefenbaker

as Himself

Jean-Pierre Girerd

as Himself - Cartoonist: La Presse, Montreal

Bruce Hutchison

as Himself - Editor: Winnipeg Free Press

Robert Lapalme

as Himself - Curator: Intl. Pavilion of Humour, Man and His World

Duncan Macpherson

as Himself - Cartoonist: Toronto Star

Terry Mosher

as Himself - Cartoonist: Montreal Gazette

Len Norris

as Himself - Cartoonist: Vancouver

Joey Smallwood

as Himself

John Colicos

as Narrator

Pierre Berton

as Self - "Unknown Cartoonist"