The Canadians
“This was their finest hour!”
Synopsis
When the Sioux come to Canada, the Canadians permit them to stay in Canada if they come peacefully. However, some cowboys kill all inhabitants of one of their villages. The cowboys seek to get back their horses, but they pretend to search for a girl who once had been robbed by the Indians.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Kennedy
- Original Score
- Douglas Gamley
- Original Title
- The Canadians
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Associated Producers (API), 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Kennedy
Burt Kennedy
Douglas Gamley
Arthur Ibbetson
Douglas Robertson
Herman E. Webber
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Robertson
Editor
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Douglas Gamley
Original Music Composer
Burt Kennedy
Director
Burt Kennedy
Writer
Herman E. Webber
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Canadians about?
When the Sioux come to Canada, the Canadians permit them to stay in Canada if they come peacefully. However, some cowboys kill all inhabitants of one of their villages. The cowboys seek to get back their horses, but they pretend to search for a girl who once had been robbed by the Indians.
Who directed The Canadians?
The Canadians was directed by Burt Kennedy.
Who stars in The Canadians?
The principal cast of The Canadians includes Robert Ryan, John Dehner, Torin Thatcher, Burt Metcalfe, John Sutton.
When was The Canadians released and how long is it?
The Canadians was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Canadians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Canadians was composed by Douglas Gamley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Canadians?
The Canadians holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).