Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Hickey
Barry MacKay
Steve
Roy Emerton
Moody
Antoinette Cellier
Mary Moody
Lilli Palmer
Lou
J. Farrell MacDonald
Major Rogers
Reginald Barlow
James Hill
Arthur Loft
William Van Horne
Ben Welden
Joe
Jock MacKay
Bates
Henry Victor
Bulldog Kelly
Ernest Sefton
Magistrate
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Sir John Macdonald
Gilbert Emery
George Stephen
Howard Hickman
Donald Smith
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Milton Rosmer, Geoffrey Barkas
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Barringer, Milton Rosmer
- Original Title
- The Great Barrier
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont British Picture Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Milton Rosmer, Geoffrey Barkas
Michael Barringer, Milton Rosmer, Alan Sullivan, Emeric Pressburger
Department Leadership Roster
Milton Rosmer
Director
Michael Barringer
Screenplay
Milton Rosmer
Screenplay
Geoffrey Barkas
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Barrier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Barrier about?
The building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Who directed The Great Barrier?
The Great Barrier was directed by Milton Rosmer, Geoffrey Barkas.
Who stars in The Great Barrier?
The principal cast of The Great Barrier includes Richard Arlen, Barry MacKay, Roy Emerton, Antoinette Cellier, Lilli Palmer.
When was The Great Barrier released and how long is it?
The Great Barrier was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Is The Great Barrier based on a book or true story?
The Great Barrier is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Sullivan".