

Showdown at Williams Creek
1991-10-31 · 96 min · ★ 6.2
True story of a former British soldier on trial for murder in the 19th century Northwest.
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Production details
- Directors
- Allan Kroeker
- Production companies
- Crescent Entertainment, ONF | NFB
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Tom BurlinsonKootenai Brown
Stephen E. MillerSheriff Henly
Michelle ThrushOlivia D'Lonais
Raymond BurrThe Judge
Frank C. TurnerEmaciated Man
Betty Phillips
John Pyper-Ferguson
William Samples
Donnelly Rhodes
Jay Brazeau
Patti Allan
Brent Stait
Dale Wilson
Tamsin Kelsey
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