Canadian Pacific
“The blazing saga of untamed men and a savage wilderness!”
Synopsis
A surveyor for the Canadian Pacific Railroad must fight fur trappers who oppose the building of the railroad by stirring up Indian rebellion.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Canadian Pacific (1949) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-04
Top Cast
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Randolph Scott
Tom Andrews
Jane Wyatt
Dr. Edith Cabot
J. Carrol Naish
Dynamite Dawson
Victor Jory
Dirk Rourke
Nancy Olson
Cecille Gautier
Robert Barrat
William Van Horne
John Parrish
Mr. Gautier
Mary Kent
Mrs. Gautier
Walter Sande
Mike Brannigan
Don Haggerty
Cagle
John Hamilton
Pere Lacomb
Grandon Rhodes
Dr. Mason
Dick Wessel
Bailey
George Chandler
Telegraph Operator
Howard Negley
Mallis
Ralph Clanton
Opening Narrator (voice)
Chief Yowlachie
Indian Chief (uncredited)
Norman Jewison
Joe Podge (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 22, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack DeWitt, Kenneth Gamet
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Canadian Pacific
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Nat Holt Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Jack DeWitt, Kenneth Gamet
Dimitri Tiomkin
Fred Jackman Jr.
Philip Martin
Nat Holt
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Jack DeWitt
Screenplay
Kenneth Gamet
Screenplay
Nat Holt
Producer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
Philip Martin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canadian Pacific
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Canadian Pacific about?
A surveyor for the Canadian Pacific Railroad must fight fur trappers who oppose the building of the railroad by stirring up Indian rebellion.
Who directed Canadian Pacific?
Canadian Pacific was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in Canadian Pacific?
The principal cast of Canadian Pacific includes Randolph Scott, Jane Wyatt, J. Carrol Naish, Victor Jory, Nancy Olson.
When was Canadian Pacific released and how long is it?
Canadian Pacific was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Canadian Pacific?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Canadian Pacific was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Canadian Pacific?
Canadian Pacific holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).