Shipbuilder
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.
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Shipbuilder
- Overview
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- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1985
Runtime
0h 6m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Shipbuilder
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Stephen Surjik
Description
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.
