Hard Oil!
"How the Canadians Discovered Oil"
Originally released in 1980. Hard Oil! is a documentary film. directed by Nicholas Kendall. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Allan McFee and Max Ferguson
Synopsis
The story of the early Canadian oil industry from its start in Petrolia and Oil Springs, Ontario, from about 1850 to 1900. Dramatic re-creations blend with archival photographs and diaries to tell the rags-to-riches-to-rags tale of a boom that went bust.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1980
46 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hard Oil! about?
The story of the early Canadian oil industry from its start in Petrolia and Oil Springs, Ontario, from about 1850 to 1900. Dramatic re-creations blend with archival photographs and diaries to tell ...
Who directed Hard Oil!?
Hard Oil! was directed by Nicholas Kendall.
How long is Hard Oil!?
Hard Oil! has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was Hard Oil! released?
Hard Oil! was released on January 1, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hard Oil!?
The main cast of Hard Oil! includes Allan McFee, Max Ferguson.