Riel
1979, English. Directed by George Bloomfield.
A film about the history and fate of the Metis rebel leader who opposed the Canadian government in two seperate rebellions.
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- George BloomfieldDirector
- Raymond CloutierLouis Riel
- Christopher PlummerPrime Minister John A. Macdonald
- Roger BlayGabriel Dumont
- Maury ChaykinHoward
- Barry MorseWilliam Mactavish
- Leslie NielsenMajor Leif Newry Fitzroy Crozier
- Dave ThomasMilitia Captain
- William ShatnerThe Barker
- Donald HarronDonald Smith
- Chris WigginsGeneral Frederick Dobson Middleton
- John NevilleGeneral Garnet Wolseley
- Lloyd BochnerDr. John Christian Schultz
Details
- Released
- 11 April 1979
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Roy Moore
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Riel runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).
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If you liked Riel, try The Scarlet and the Black, The Lost Battalion, And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself.
Who directed Riel?
Riel (1979) was directed by George Bloomfield and stars Raymond Cloutier, Christopher Plummer, Roger Blay.