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Raymond Cloutier
Louis Riel
Christopher Plummer
Prime Minister John A. Macdonald
Roger Blay
Gabriel Dumont
Maury Chaykin
Howard
Barry Morse
William Mactavish
Leslie Nielsen
Major Leif Newry Fitzroy Crozier
Dave Thomas
Militia Captain
William Shatner
The Barker
Donald Harron
Donald Smith
Chris Wiggins
General Frederick Dobson Middleton
John Neville
General Garnet Wolseley
Lloyd Bochner
Dr. John Christian Schultz
James Bradford
Captain Bradshaw
Brenda Donohue
Mrs. Agnes Schultz
Marcel Sabourin
Joseph-Noël Ritchot
Gary Reineke
Thomas Scott
Tony Robinow
Lemieux
Lee Broker
Evans
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Bloomfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Moore
- Original Score
- William McCauley
- Original Title
- Riel
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Bloomfield
Roy Moore
William McCauley
Vic Sarin
Department Leadership Roster
George Bloomfield
Director
Roy Moore
Writer
Vic Sarin
Director of Photography
William McCauley
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riel about?
A film about the history and fate of the Metis rebel leader who opposed the Canadian government in two seperate rebellions.
Who directed Riel?
Riel was directed by George Bloomfield.
Who stars in Riel?
The principal cast of Riel includes Raymond Cloutier, Christopher Plummer, Roger Blay, Maury Chaykin, Barry Morse.
When was Riel released and how long is it?
Riel was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Riel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riel was composed by William McCauley.