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The Idea of North

Glenn Gould tells the tale of a student's winter journey from Toronto to distant Winnipeg with images and music reflecting the majesty of the North. Based on Gould's radio documentary of the same name.

Top Cast

  • Glenn Gould

    Glenn Gould

    Himself

  • Bob Burns

    Bob Burns

    Wally McLean

  • Geoffrey Reed

    Geoffrey Reed

    Young Man

  • Jim Lotz

    Jim Lotz

    Self

  • R.A.J. Phillips

    R.A.J. Phillips

    Self

  • Marianne Schroeder

    Marianne Schroeder

    Self

  • Frank Vallee

    Frank Vallee

    Self

Overview

Glenn Gould tells the tale of a student's winter journey from Toronto to distant Winnipeg with images and music reflecting the majesty of the North. Based on Gould's radio documentary of the same name.

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