Ford: The Man and the Machine is a 1987 Canadian-American television film directed by Allan Eastman and starring Cliff Robertson as Henry Ford.[1][2] It is based on Robert Lacey's biography about Ford. The film won three Gemini Awards for Best Dramatic Miniseries, Best Production Design or Art Direction and Best Costume Design and was nominated for three others for Best Supporting Actor (R. H. Thomson), Best Supporting Actress (Heather Thomas) and Best Sound.
| Ford: The Man and the Machine | |
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| Based on | Ford: The Men and the Machine by Robert Lacey |
| Screenplay by | Robert Hamilton |
| Directed by | Allan Eastman |
| Starring | Cliff Robertson |
| Theme music composer | Paul Zaza |
| Country of origin | United States Canada |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Alex Winitsky |
| Producer | David J. Patterson |
| Cinematography | Thomas Burstyn |
| Editor | George Roulston |
| Running time | 192 minutes |
| Production companies | Filmline International RHI Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Release | May 11, 1987 |
Cast
edit- Cliff Robertson as Henry Ford
- Hope Lange as Clara Ford
- Heather Thomas as Evangeline Cote
- R. H. Thomson as Edsel Ford
- Chas Lawther as Connors
- Michael Ironside as Harry Bennett
References
edit- ^ O'Connor, John J. (29 April 1987). "TV REVIEW; CLIFF ROBERTSON PORTRAYS HENRY FORD". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ Scott, Vernon (18 April 1987). "PLAYING REAL PEOPLE ROBERTSON'S FORTE". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 11 July 2020.