Drylanders
“The National Film Board's First Feature Length Presentation”
Synopsis
The epic story of the opening of the Canadian West and the drought that brought the Depression in the thirties. This is the saga of a family who left eastern Canada to stake their future in the Prairies.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Haldane
- Screenplay & Story
- M. Charles Cohen
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn
- Original Title
- Drylanders
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Haldane
M. Charles Cohen
Eldon Rathburn
Reginald H. Morris
Kirk Jones, John Kemeny
Peter Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Don Haldane
Director
Peter Jones
Producer
M. Charles Cohen
Writer
Reginald H. Morris
Director of Photography
Kirk Jones
Editor
John Kemeny
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Drylanders.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drylanders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drylanders about?
The epic story of the opening of the Canadian West and the drought that brought the Depression in the thirties. This is the saga of a family who left eastern Canada to stake their future in the Prairies.
Who directed Drylanders?
Drylanders was directed by Don Haldane.
Who stars in Drylanders?
The principal cast of Drylanders includes Frances Hyland, James B. Douglas, Lester Nixon, Mary Savidge, William Fruet.
When was Drylanders released and how long is it?
Drylanders was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Drylanders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drylanders was composed by Eldon Rathburn.