| Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle or Mutilate | |
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| Directed by | John Howe |
| Written by | Millard Lampell |
| Starring | Ed Begley Harvey Sid Fisher George Sperdakos Bruno Gerussi Cec Linder Sean Sullivan Al Waxman |
| Cinematography | Eugene Boyko |
| Edited by | John Howe Dennis Sawyer |
| Music by | Dave Brubeck |
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Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $67,495 [1] |
Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle or Mutilate is a 1967 Canadian short drama film, directed by John Howe for the National Film Board of Canada. [2]
Written by American playwright and screenwriter Millard Lampell, the film stars Ed Begley as an established trade union leader fighting an attempt by the union membership to push him out in favour of a new, younger leader with a more modern approach. The modern union wants to change the leadership without realizing how far their leader has brought them since the 1930s. As things heat up, both sides share their views with the old union leader speaking his mind and generally winning the debate. But, after a lifetime of service for the cause, he has outlived his usefulness and esteem among the workers of his factory. Times have changed, a new strategy is needed, and he realizes that he must retire. [3]
Dave Brubeck composed the score for this film. It was recorded in his home studio in Wilton, Connecticut and became part of his album Summit Sessions. [4]
Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle or Mutilate in the NFB collection catalog