The Rankin File: Legacy of a Radical

The Rankin File: Legacy of a Radical

The Rankin File: Legacy of a Radical

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The Rankin File: Legacy of a Radical

2018

1h 30m

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Overview

A feature documentary investigation into the colourful and sometimes controversial life of Vancouver lawyer, city councillor and socialist icon Harry Rankin.

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Opus 59 Films

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2 videos

Cast & Crew

19 members

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Bruce Eriksen

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Bruce Yorke

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Connie Fogal

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Darlene Marzari

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Fred Wilson

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George Puil

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Gordon Campbell

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Harry Rankin

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Helen Boyce

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Jack Webster

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Jean Swanson

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Jim Green

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Joan Phillip

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Jonnie Rankin

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Libby Davies

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Mike Harcourt

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Phil Rankin

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Stewart Phillip

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Tim Louis

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