A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
April 30, 1985
Original Title:
Pitchmen
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
ONF | NFB
Production Countries:
Canada
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 53
These men and women have mastered the fine art of selling everything you never needed. Shot at fairs and on the set of a late-night TV commercial, the film shows the hard work behind the hustle.
Director:
Barry Greenwald
Director of Photography:
Mark Irwin
Editor:
Niv Fichman
Barry Greenwald
Executive Producer:
John Spotton
Producer:
John Kramer
Sound Editor:
Robin Leigh
Sound Recordist:
Tom Mather
Ian Hendry
Andy McBrearty
Writer:
Steve Lucas
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