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The Englishman's Boy
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The Englishman's Boy

2008-03-02 · 87 min / episode · ★ 3.2

Drama · Western

Haunting Film recalls a tragic journey that culminates in one of the most brutal historical events in Canadian history - the Cypress Hills Massacre

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Creators
Guy Vanderhaeghe
Production companies
CBC
Countries
Canada
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Michael EisnerMichael EisnerThe Englishman's Boy
Katharine IsabelleKatharine IsabelleNorma Carlyle
Bob HoskinsBob HoskinsDamon Ira Chance
Nicholas CampbellNicholas CampbellShorty McAdoo
Tantoo CardinalTantoo CardinalLittle Soldier's Wife
Cavan CunninghamCavan CunninghamSouthern Gentleman
Alden AdairAlden AdairPrison Guard
Adrien DorvalAdrien DorvalFitz
Ted DykstraTed DykstraHank
Ryland AlexanderRyland AlexanderDeshane
Kent AllenKent AllenJohn Evans
Robert BenzCaptain
Tim AllenDoctor
Michael TherriaultMichael TherriaultHarry Vincent
R.H. ThomsonR.H. ThomsonTom Hardwick

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