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After the Axe
After the Axe

After the Axe

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This full-length drama depicts the reality of managers getting fired and the emergence of a new industry specialized in handling executive terminations. The film was made with the cooperation of the business community, which helped script some of the scenes and provided authentic locations. The central figure, D.R. "Biff" Wilson, 44, is a composite figure based on extensive conversations with fired executives.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

56 mins

Rating

5.2/10

Release Date

20 August 1981

Country

Canada

Cast

Roger Mattiussi

Roger Mattiussi

Narrator (voice)

James B. Douglas

James B. Douglas

Biff Wilson

Janine Manatis

Janine Manatis

Wife

Anne Christison

Anne Christison

Daughter

Randy Solomon

Randy Solomon

Son

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