A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong
“The Valour and the Horror”
Synopsis
The documentary, using the dramatization of fact, makes the case that the Canadian government knowingly sent two unprepared infantry battalions to help defend Hong Kong in late 1941, fully aware that they may have been on a doomed mission. The C Force, consisting of about 2000 soldiers from the Winnipeg Grenadiers and the Royal Rifles of Canada (from Quebec City) were, with the other British, Indian and Hong Kong troops, attacked on December 8, 1941 and overwhelmed by Japanese troops, leading to numerous casualties and the surrender on Christmas day. The Canadians would spend more than 3 and half years as prisoners of war, in horrible conditions. Part of "The Valour and the Horror" mini series.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Terence McKenna
Narrator
Andrew Tarbet
John Payne
David Hewlett
Walter Jenkins
Greg Spottiswood
John Stroud
Brooke Johnson
Kay Christie
Martin Julien
Les Canivet
Andrew Miller
Ike Friesen
Jeremy Ratchford
Fred Reich
Robert Clayton
Self (Royal Rifles of Canada) (as Bob Clayton)
Robert Manchester
Self (Winnipeg Grenadiers) (as Bob Manchester)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian McKenna
- Screenplay & Story
- D'Arcy O'Connor, Terence McKenna, Brian McKenna
- Original Title
- A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- CBC, ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian McKenna
D'Arcy O'Connor, Terence McKenna, Brian McKenna
Alfonso Peccia
Adam Symansky, Arnie Gelbart, Darce Fardy
Department Leadership Roster
Brian McKenna
Director
Terence McKenna
Writer
Brian McKenna
Writer
Adam Symansky
Producer
Alfonso Peccia
Editor
Arnie Gelbart
Producer
Darce Fardy
Producer
Steve Cudmore
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong about?
The documentary, using the dramatization of fact, makes the case that the Canadian government knowingly sent two unprepared infantry battalions to help defend Hong Kong in late 1941, fully aware that they may have been on a doomed mission. The C Force, consisting of about 2000 soldiers from the Winnipeg Grenadiers and the Royal Rifles of Canada (from Quebec City) were, with the other British, Indian and Hong Kong troops, attacked on December 8, 1941 and overwhelmed by Japanese troops, leading to numerous casualties and the surrender on Christmas day. The Canadians would spend more than 3 and half years as prisoners of war, in horrible conditions. Part of "The Valour and the Horror" mini series.
Who directed A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong?
A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong was directed by Brian McKenna.
Who stars in A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong?
The principal cast of A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong includes Terence McKenna, Andrew Tarbet, David Hewlett, Greg Spottiswood, Brooke Johnson.
When was A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong released and how long is it?
A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.