After the Axe

Aug 20, 1981

0h 56m

★ 5.2

Overview

This full-length drama depicts the reality of managers getting fired and the emergence of a new industry specialized in handling executive terminations. The film was made with the cooperation of the business community, which helped script some of the scenes and provided authentic locations. The central figure, D.R. "Biff" Wilson, 44, is a composite figure based on extensive conversations with fired executives.

Genres

Drama

Documentary

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

CBC

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

Roger Mattiussi

Biff Wilson

James B. Douglas

Wife

Janine Manatis

Daughter

Anne Christison

Son

Randy Solomon

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After the Axe

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