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Trawler Fishermen

January 1, 1966 0h 22m

Originally released in 1966. Trawler Fishermen is a documentary film. directed by Martin Defalco. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

This short film was shot on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and shows off the new technology employed on modern fishing boats in the mid-1960s. The featured trawler is open-stern style, allowing full nets to be dragged easily from the sea then lifted to release the silvery catch into the cleaning troughs. -NFB

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1966 60 years ago
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Runtime 0h 22m 22 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • ONF | NFB

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trawler Fishermen about?

This short film was shot on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and shows off the new technology employed on modern fishing boats in the mid-1960s. The featured trawler is open-stern style, allowing fu...

Who directed Trawler Fishermen?

Trawler Fishermen was directed by Martin Defalco.

How long is Trawler Fishermen?

Trawler Fishermen has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).

When was Trawler Fishermen released?

Trawler Fishermen was released on January 1, 1966 in theaters.