
Overview
This film tells the story of the Red River settlement, now the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pioneer venture of Thomas Douglas, Earl of Selkirk, to establish a colony brought opposition from the North West Company, the Hudson's Bay Company’s powerful rival. A fine cast of actors portrays the ensuing dispute.
Year 1964
Studio ONF | NFB
Director Richard Gilbert
Crew Richard Gilbert (Director), Richard Gilbert (Producer), Guy Glover (Producer), Denis Gilson (Director of Photography), Dennis Sawyer (Editor), Marguerite Payette (Sound Editor)
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Language English