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Riel

MOVIE • 1979

Riel

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A film about the history and fate of the Metis rebel leader who opposed the Canadian government in two seperate rebellions.

TMDB ★ 3.0/5Votes: 3
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Top Cast

Raymond Cloutier

Raymond Cloutier

Louis Riel

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Prime Minister John A. Macdonald

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Roger Blay

Gabriel Dumont

Maury Chaykin

Maury Chaykin

Howard

Barry Morse

Barry Morse

William Mactavish

Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen

Major Leif Newry Fitzroy Crozier

Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas

Militia Captain

William Shatner

William Shatner

The Barker

Donald Harron

Donald Harron

Donald Smith

Chris Wiggins

Chris Wiggins

General Frederick Dobson Middleton

John Neville

John Neville

General Garnet Wolseley

Lloyd Bochner

Lloyd Bochner

Dr. John Christian Schultz

James Bradford

James Bradford

Captain Bradshaw

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Brenda Donohue

Mrs. Agnes Schultz

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Theatrical release date: April 11, 1979

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

April 11, 1979

Runtime

147 min

Language

English

Origin

Canada

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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