The Battle of Vimy Ridge
“Far from Home: Canada and the Great War - Part 2”
Synopsis
A two-hour documentary which recreates for the viewer one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history. The film was made to show that Canadian character at its best, forging an identity for a country that before the First World War had been seen only as a British colony - an identity and a character that became recognized and respected throughout Europe.
Top Cast
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Paul Gross
Narrator
Bernard Behrens
Julian Byng
William Dunlop
Arthur Currie
Stephen Bogaert
Billy Bishop
Gary Krawford
Frederick Scott
David Keeley
Will Bird
Wayne Best
Claude Williams
Bill Freeman
Jean-François Bard
Roger Honeywell
Benedict Campbell
Sean Mathieson
Keith Dinicol
Shaun Austin-Olsen
Eric Donkin
Heinar Piller
Martin Doyle
Brian Tree
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Erlich
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Nielsen, James Wallen
- Original Score
- Aaron Davis, John Lang
- Original Title
- The Battle of Vimy Ridge
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, Chum Television, CBC, Norflicks Productions, CTF | FCT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Erlich
Richard Nielsen, James Wallen
Aaron Davis, John Lang
Adam Swica
Gina Binetti
Richard Nielsen, Don Haig, Doug Steeden
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Erlich
Director
Gina Binetti
Editor
Richard Nielsen
Writer
Richard Nielsen
Producer
James Wallen
Writer
Adam Swica
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Battle of Vimy Ridge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Battle of Vimy Ridge about?
A two-hour documentary which recreates for the viewer one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history. The film was made to show that Canadian character at its best, forging an identity for a country that before the First World War had been seen only as a British colony - an identity and a character that became recognized and respected throughout Europe.
Who directed The Battle of Vimy Ridge?
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was directed by Alan Erlich.
Who stars in The Battle of Vimy Ridge?
The principal cast of The Battle of Vimy Ridge includes Paul Gross, Bernard Behrens, William Dunlop, Stephen Bogaert, Gary Krawford.
When was The Battle of Vimy Ridge released and how long is it?
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Battle of Vimy Ridge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Battle of Vimy Ridge was composed by Aaron Davis, John Lang.