The Man Who Might Have Been: An Inquiry Into the Life and Death of Herbert Norman
Brief Synopsis
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The story of Herbert Norman, distinguished scholar and Canadian ambassador to Egypt, who was accused of being a Soviet spy by the US Senate's Internal Security Subcommittee, during the Cold War. He committed suicide by jumping out of a Cairo building on April 4, 1957. Many speculate that this was a
Cast & Crew
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John Kramer
Director
Beate Gordon
Herself
John Kenneth Galbraith
Himself
Greg Ellwand
Geoffrey Pearson
Himself
Gerry Flahive
Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Man Who Might Have Been: An Inquiry Into the Life and Death of Herbert Norman
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Location
Europe; Japan; United States; Ontario Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 15m
Synopsis
The story of Herbert Norman, distinguished scholar and Canadian ambassador to Egypt, who was accused of being a Soviet spy by the US Senate's Internal Security Subcommittee, during the Cold War. He committed suicide by jumping out of a Cairo building on April 4, 1957. Many speculate that this was a result of the extreme harassment he was subjected to by various government organizations.
Director
John Kramer
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Man Who Might Have Been: An Inquiry Into the Life and Death of Herbert Norman
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Location
Europe; Japan; United States; Ontario Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 15m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in Canada 1998
Began shooting June 19, 1997.
Completed shooting September 3, 1997.
Super-16mm
Released in Canada 1998
