
Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North
Synopsis
Filmed on the great Mackenzie River, this short fiction film recreates the amazing voyage of the man who gave his name to it. Following the path outlined in Mackenzie's journal, the film depicts his arduous journey by canoe all the way to the salt water of the Arctic Ocean - one of the great epics of northern exploration.
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January 1, 1964
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Bairstow
- Screenplay & Story
- David Bairstow
- Original Score
- Maurice Blackburn
- Original Title
- Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Bairstow
David Bairstow
Maurice Blackburn
Robert Humble
Dennis Sawyer
Richard Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
David Bairstow
Writer
Robert Humble
Director of Photography
Richard Gilbert
Producer
Dennis Sawyer
Editor
David Bairstow
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North about?
Filmed on the great Mackenzie River, this short fiction film recreates the amazing voyage of the man who gave his name to it. Following the path outlined in Mackenzie's journal, the film depicts his arduous journey by canoe all the way to the salt water of the Arctic Ocean - one of the great epics of northern exploration.
Who directed Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North?
Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North was directed by David Bairstow.
Who stars in Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North?
The principal cast of Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North includes Don Francks.
When was Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North released and how long is it?
Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North was composed by Maurice Blackburn.
