To a Very Old Woman

Nan
0h 10m
1974

Overview

A short film commissioned by CBC based on a poem by Canadian poet Irving Layton.

Country : Canada
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1974-03-31

Top Billed Cast

Irene Beatie

Old Woman

Jon Granik

Narrator

Mona O'Hearn

Narrator

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