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Never a Backward Step (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film

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Released in 1966, Never a Backward Step is a notable film directed by Donald Brittain.

What it’s about. This feature documentary is a profile of Canadian press tycoon Roy Thomson, whose single-minded attention to business brought him riches, power, and even a baronetcy in England. A native of Timmins, Ontario, Thomson had a tremendous career as publisher, television magnate, financier, and owner of many newspapers, including leading London dailies. The film is a frank study of an equally frank man.

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When was Never a Backward Step released?
Never a Backward Step was released in 1966.