Dreamspeaker
Synopsis
Ian Tracey plays 11-year-old Peter, who is plagued by demons and sent to an institution for setting fires. Peter escapes and hops a freight train headed into northern B.C. He is befriended by a native shaman or "dreamspeaker" (George Clutesi). The shaman makes some strides but is unable to get to the root of Peter's problems. Peter is captured by the police and taken back to the institution where he slides down even further.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Jutra
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Cameron
- Original Title
- Dreamspeaker
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Jutra
Anne Cameron
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Claude Jutra
Director
Anne Cameron
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreamspeaker
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What is Dreamspeaker about?
Ian Tracey plays 11-year-old Peter, who is plagued by demons and sent to an institution for setting fires. Peter escapes and hops a freight train headed into northern B.C. He is befriended by a native shaman or "dreamspeaker" (George Clutesi). The shaman makes some strides but is unable to get to the root of Peter's problems. Peter is captured by the police and taken back to the institution where he slides down even further.
Who directed Dreamspeaker?
Dreamspeaker was directed by Claude Jutra.
Who stars in Dreamspeaker?
The principal cast of Dreamspeaker includes Ian Tracey, George Clutesi, Ed Mitchell, Jacques Hubert.
When was Dreamspeaker released and how long is it?
Dreamspeaker was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.