The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar backdrop

The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar poster

Movie

The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969)

IMDb, TMDB and community ratings for The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar.

1969

The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969) is a film. It holds a TMDB score of 7.7. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar scores across every source.

IMDb

—

— ratings

TMDB

7.7

3 ratings

Community

—

Be the first to rate

Rate this movie

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Overview

"The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar" tells the story of Emery Prometer, a proud bush worker in Ottawa Valley, resisting government aid to support his family. The film compassionately depicts their struggles and the resolve of Emery's daughter, Rosie, (Margot Kidder in her film debut) to break the cycle of poverty through education. This '60s NFB standout authentically portrays their dignity amid hardship, showcasing Canadian filmmaking despite hurdles from private broadcasters' cost concerns. The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar won eight Canadian Film Awards, including Best Picture (John Kemeny, Barrie Howells), Director (Peter Pearson), Cinematography (Tony Ianzelo), Screenplay (Joan Finnegan) and Lead Actor (Chris Wiggins).