Shipbuilder (1985)
6m
Running Time
January 1, 1985Release Date
Shipbuilder (1985)
6m
Running Time
January 1, 1985Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge iron ship that was to carry him back to his native Finland. The ship never reached water.
Where to Watch.

Currently Shipbuilder is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: NFB
Streaming in:π¨π¦ Canada
Cast & Crew.

Kristjana Gunnars
Narrator

Galen Wahlmeier
Tom Sukanen

Sasha Konowal
Little Girl

Jean-Pierre Joutel
Sound

Marcelle Nokony
Music

Margaret Stellick
Makeup Artist / Wardrobe Master / Props

Michael J.F. Scott
Executive Producer

Charles Konowal
Producer / Cinematography

Carol Wenaus
Art Direction / Sound Editor

Stephen Surjik
Director

Greg Zuck
Music

Norman Sawchyn
Editor

Ken Mitchell
Writer

Howard Gelmich
Production Controller

Peter La Rocque
Gaffer

Alan Ramsay
Assistant Camera
Details.
This Movie Is About.
canada
immigrant
mental illness
farming
saskatchewan
prairies
eccentric man
transporting boat