The Tall Country
1958 Canadian film
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The Tall Country is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Osmond Borradaile and released in 1958.[1] Commissioned by the Government of British Columbia to commemorate the provincial centennial,[2] the film depicts various aspects of life and work in the province. It was narrated by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation announcer George McLean.[1]
| The Tall Country | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Osmond Borradaile |
| Written by | Keith Cutler |
| Produced by | Lew Parry |
| Narrated by | George McLean |
| Cinematography | Osmond Borradaile |
| Edited by | Shelah Reljic |
| Music by | Ricky Hyslop |
Production company | Parry Films |
| Distributed by | National Film Board of Canada |
Release date |
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Running time | 24 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $30,000 |
The film was one of three co-winners, alongside The Quest and Money Minters, of the Canadian Film Award for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 11th Canadian Film Awards in 1959.[3]
