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Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks

7.019851h 55mMovieDocumentary

A biographical drama that profiles the life of Hal C. Banks, a controversial American labour union leader, who came to Canada in 1949 to lead a violent fight against the rival communist shipping union. He once ruled the Canadian shipping industry, but his brutal tactics would bring his downfall.

DirectorDonald Brittain

WritersDonald Brittain·Richard Nielsen

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Cast · Directed by Donald Brittain

Maury Chaykin

Harold Chamberlain Banks

Marie-Hélène Fontaine

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Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks — streaming FAQ

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Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

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No, Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

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Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks?

Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 27, 1985. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.