History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
1979, English. Directed by Peter Raymont.
This documentary examines the media's coverage of the Canadian federal election of May 1979. Filmed over a 3-week period, it takes a fascinating look at journalists in action and the politicians who attempt to manipulate the media.
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- 0h 57m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Peter RaymontDirector
- Pierre Elliott TrudeauPrime Minister / Liberal leader
- Joe ClarkPC leader
- Ed BroadbentNDP leader
- Richard Gwynjournalist
- Jim Munsonjournalist
- Mark Phillipsjournalist
- Doug Smalljournalist
- Suzanne PerryLiberal campaign
- Peter O'MalleyNDP campaign
- Fred Ennisradio journalist
- Jim CouttsLiberal campaign
- Robin SearsNDP campaign
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1979
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Peter Raymont
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History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 1979. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election?
If you liked History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election, try Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem, The War Room, The Corporation.
Who directed History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election?
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election (1979) was directed by Peter Raymont and stars Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Joe Clark, Ed Broadbent.