Slipstream
David AcombaCast
Luke Askew Patti Oatman Eli Rill Scott Hylands Danny Friedman Debbie Peck
Credits
Written by: 
William Fruet
Plot
A reclusive Albertan DJ runs his popular pirate radio station in a remote farmhouse but begins to feel pressure from his romantic relationship with a fan and his producer who wants more mainstream content.
Sinekatalog’s take
Slipstream (1973) is a Canadian fantasy film directed by David Acomba. It stars Luke Askew, Patti Oatman and Eli Rill. It runs 93 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Canadian Screen Awards (Genie) 1973: Best Director (Canadian Screen Award for Best Director) — David Acomba
- Canadian Screen Awards (Genie) 1973: Best Film (Canadian Screen Award for Best Motion Picture)
Ratings
IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (46 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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