The NFB is committed to respecting your privacy

We use cookies to ensure that our site works efficiently, as well as for advertising purposes.

If you do not wish to have your information used in this way, you can modify your browser settings before continuing your visit.

Learn more
Skip to content Accessibility
New release
Coming 
None

The Cremation of Sam McGee

1990 7 min
Leaving soon

Every child's favourite adventure story comes to life in a lavishly illustrated poem by Robert W. Service. Using camera-animated artwork by Yukon artist Ted Harrison, this production is designed to introduce the rich world of Canadian literature in an entertaining way and give students a good foundation for the appreciation of art.

This content is not available for free viewing in your location.
Your rental expires on
None
You've already purchased this film.
Download it from My purchases.
Not available
Share
The Cremation of Sam McGee

Details

Every child's favourite adventure story comes to life in a lavishly illustrated poem by Robert W. Service. Using camera-animated artwork by Yukon artist Ted Harrison, this production is designed to introduce the rich world of Canadian literature in an entertaining way and give students a good foundation for the appreciation of art.

Literature and Language Literature and Language - Canada Education All subjects
  • director
    Eva Szasz
  • animation
    Eva Szasz
  • producer
    Tamara Lynch
  • executive producer
    Floyd Elliott
  • animation camera
    Jacques Avoine
    Pierre Landry
  • editing
    Tony Reed
  • sound editing
    Diane Le Floc'h
  • music
    Diane Le Floc'h
  • re-recording
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
    Shelley Craig
  • narrator
    Max Ferguson

Enjoy the NFB experience on your favourite device

Roku Apple TV Fire TV Android TV Apple App Store Google Play Store
The Cremation of Sam McGee
Purchase options
Also available
DVD

Explore