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    The Back-breaking Leaf

    29'

    1959-01-02

    9.5

    Documentary

    Overview:

    Here is a graphic picture of the tobacco harvest in southwestern Ontario. At the end of July, transient field workers move in for a brief bonanza when the plant is ripe. The tobacco harvesters call it "the back-breaking leaf."

    DirectingGilles Gascon

    Cast

    1

    Commentary

    Stanley Jackson

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Canada
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. ONF | NFB
    • Vote Count: 2
    • Popularity: 0.3754
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Back-breaking Leaf

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