Riel
– A film about the actions of the Metis rebel leader who opposed the Canadian government in two sepera..
Release Date:
15 Apr 1979
Language:
English
MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested
Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Director:
George Bloomfield
Writer:
Roy Moore
Main Actors:
Raymond Cloutier, Roger Blay, Lloyd Bochner, James Bradford
Plot:
This film recounts the events involving the Metis rebel leader Louis Riel and his battles against the Canadian Federal Government when they threatened his people. The first was a successful rebellion in 1873 which created the Province of Manitoba and a later more violent and unsuccessful one in Saskatchewan in 1885 which led to his capture, trial and eventual execution.
Awards:
1 nomination.
Ratings: