Chuckwagon

196410mNo ratings yet

Western
Documentary

Overview

Focusing on the sport of chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede, captured through a mix of aerial, POV, and ringside footage, the film is ahead of its time in the way it captures adrenaline-pumping action. This short documentary offers a ringside view of the chuckwagon race, star attraction of the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Once ponderous Percheron and Clydesdale draught thundered around the course. Now they are racers, and it takes a firm hand to guide such horsepower.

Keywords

horse
stampede
rodeo
horse race
horse racing
calgary
horse and wagon
rodeo cowboy
rodeo clown

Details

Status: Released
Release date: July 5, 1964
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Canada
Production: ONF,Chetwynd Films Limited,NFB
Cast: John Drainie
Director: Robert Barclay
Writer: Robert Barclay
Cinematography: Robert Brooks
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0255056