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The Canadians

1961-03-11 · 85 min · ★ 7.0

Action · Drama · Western

When the Sioux come to Canada, the Canadians permit them to stay in Canada if they come peacefully. However, some cowboys kill all inhabitants of one of their villages. The cowboys seek to get back their horses, but they pretend to search for a girl who once had been robbed by the Indians.

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Directors
Burt Kennedy
Production companies
Associated Producers (API), 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert RyanRobert RyanInspector William Gannon
John DehnerJohn DehnerFrank Boone
Torin ThatcherTorin ThatcherSuperintendent Walker
Burt MetcalfeBurt MetcalfeConstable Springer
John SuttonJohn SuttonSuperintendent Walker
Jack CreleyGreer
Scott PetersScott PetersBen
Richard AldenBilly
Teresa StratasTeresa StratasThe White Squaw

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