Documentary ·History ·War · Canada · 2007 · 4h 0m

The Great War

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Director
Brian McKenna
Cast
Justin Trudeau as Talbot Papineau Roman Jarymowycz as self Michael Rudder as Canon Frederick Scott Arthur Holden as Col. John McCrae Maxime Cournoyer as Ernest Lamarche Pat Kiely as William Bird
Crew
Yoan Cart — Director of Photography Mark Ellam — Director of Photography Susan Shanks — Editor Brian McKenna — Writer Stephen Phizicky — Producer Brian McKenna — Producer
Tagline

Canada answers the call

Synopsis

A historical recreation of the experience of Canadian soldiers in World War One, with a cast of descendants of the people who participated in it.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Brian McKenna Director Yoan Cart Director of Photography Mark Ellam Director of Photography Susan Shanks Editor Brian McKenna Writer Stephen Phizicky Producer Brian McKenna Producer Arnie Gelbart Producer Claire Nadon Costume Design
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