

Robson Arms
2005-06-17 · 22 min / episode · ★ 5.2
Robson Arms follows the lives of the tenants in a once-grand low-rise in Vancouver's eclectic West End. The building is home to an unlikely collection of characters who live under one roof, yet occupy different worlds. One thing is certain, you'll never see your neighbours the same way again.
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- Creators
- Gary Harvey, Susin Nielsen
- Production companies
- Omnifilm Entertainment, Creative Atlantic Communications
- Countries
- Unavailable
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Dave FoleyChuck Hoskins
John CassiniYuri Kukoc
Gabrielle MillerBobbi Briggs
Fred EwanuickNick Papathanasiou
Alisen Richmond-PeckSault Ste. Marie
Zak SantiagoHal Garcia
Jane McGregorAlicia Plecas-Fochs
Haig SutherlandFred Fochs
Allison HossackTrixie Hoskins
Kevin McNultyStanley Wasserman
David Richmond-PeckGeoff McAlister
Tegan MossGeorgia Goldstein
Colin FooBao Tan
Helena YeaGrandma Tan
Gabrielle RoseToni Mastroianni-Tan
Bill MondyValentino Kukoc
Megan FollowsJanice Keneally
Shirley Douglas
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