Shipbuilder (1985)
What would drive a man to spend 10 years of his life building a ship in the middle of the prairie 17 miles (27 km) from the nearest body of water?
This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge iron ship that was to carry him back to his native Finland. The ship never reached water.
Top Cast
Kristjana Gunnars
Narrator
Galen Wahlmeier
Tom Sukanen
Sasha Konowal
Little Girl
FAQ about Shipbuilder
What is Shipbuilder about?
This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge iron ship that was to carry him back to his native Finland. The ship never…
When was Shipbuilder released?
Shipbuilder was released in 1985.
What genres does Shipbuilder belong to?
Shipbuilder is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Shipbuilder?
The cast of Shipbuilder includes Kristjana Gunnars, Galen Wahlmeier, Sasha Konowal.