Trial at Fortitude Bay
Synopsis
Defence attorney Gina Antonelli is sent to an Arctic village to defend 19 year-old Pauloosie, accused of committing a violent crime. Her rival, prosecutor Daniel Metz seeks the maximum sentence possible under Canadian law, but Gina comes to understand the reasons why the Inuits own justice system has worked for thousands of years. Pauloosie is caught between two rivaling justice systems, and his acceptance of guilt according to the Inuit system, will lead to imprisonment according to the Canadian system.
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Lolita Davidovich
Gina Antonelli
Henry Czerny
Daniel Metz
Raoul Max Trujillo
Simon Amituq
Marcel Sabourin
Judge Jean Lamberts
Robert Ito
Methusala
Natar Ungalaaq
Tommy
Paul Gordon
Pauloosie
David Lawrence Brown
Cpl. Anderchuk (as David Brown)
Rosalind Machmer
Nuna (as Rose Machmer)
Tanya Enook
Natsiq
Leetia Riddell
Susan Potsiulik
Paula Kaye
Video Woman (as Paula Kozakewich)
Nancy Jane Drake
Maggie Sawyer (as Nancy Drake)
Barbara Gordon
Josephine Kant
Joshua Kango
Bingo Announcer
Paula Kozakewich
Video Woman
Tracey McCorrister
Court Stenographer
Rick McNair
Big Bob
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vic Sarin
- Screenplay & Story
- Keith Ross Leckie
- Original Score
- Simon Kendall
- Original Title
- Trial at Fortitude Bay
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Atlantis Films, Credo Entertainment Group, Imagex Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vic Sarin
Keith Ross Leckie
Simon Kendall
Vic Sarin
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Ross Leckie
Writer
Vic Sarin
Director
Simon Kendall
Original Music Composer
Vic Sarin
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trial at Fortitude Bay.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trial at Fortitude Bay
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trial at Fortitude Bay about?
Defence attorney Gina Antonelli is sent to an Arctic village to defend 19 year-old Pauloosie, accused of committing a violent crime. Her rival, prosecutor Daniel Metz seeks the maximum sentence possible under Canadian law, but Gina comes to understand the reasons why the Inuits own justice system has worked for thousands of years. Pauloosie is caught between two rivaling justice systems, and his acceptance of guilt according to the Inuit system, will lead to imprisonment according to the Canadian system.
Who directed Trial at Fortitude Bay?
Trial at Fortitude Bay was directed by Vic Sarin.
Who stars in Trial at Fortitude Bay?
The principal cast of Trial at Fortitude Bay includes Lolita Davidovich, Henry Czerny, Raoul Max Trujillo, Marcel Sabourin, Robert Ito.
When was Trial at Fortitude Bay released and how long is it?
Trial at Fortitude Bay was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Trial at Fortitude Bay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trial at Fortitude Bay was composed by Simon Kendall.