Canada Russia '72
Synopsis
A docudrama loosely based on real events. In 1972, an 8 game ice hockey series is arranged where Canadian pro stars of the National Hockey League play the the Soviet Union national team. Tho most Canadian fans were convinced that the Soviets would be no match for the pros, what followed was a bitter struggle as Team Canada faught to win a series that would change Canadian hockey's history forever.
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David Berni
Phil Esposito
David Alexander Miller
Paul Henderson
Booth Savage
Harry Sinden
Sonia Laplante
Gabrielle Fournier
Judah Katz
Alan Eagleson
John Bregar
Bobby Clarke
Louis-Philippe Dandenault
Yvan Cournoyer
Hugh Thompson
Gary Bergman
Jeff Roop
Frank Mahovlich
Chris Szarka
Peter Mahovlich
Sebastien Roberts
Rod Gilbert
Mike Dopud
Vic Hadfield
Gerry Dee
Wayne Cashman
Mark A. Owen
John Ferguson
Mark Savard
Serge Savard
Gabriel Hogan
Ken Dryden
Leo Vernik
Vladislav Tretiak
Joel Cousins
Valeri Kharlamov
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- T.W. Peacocke
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm MacRury, Barrie Dunn
- Original Title
- Canada Russia '72
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- CBC, CBC Films, Dream Street Pictures, Trailer Park Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
T.W. Peacocke
Malcolm MacRury, Barrie Dunn
Jim Jeffrey
Dean Soltys
Timothy M. Hogan, Michael Volpe, Barrie Dunn, Rick LeGuerrier
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Soltys
Editor
Jim Jeffrey
Director of Photography
Malcolm MacRury
Writer
Barrie Dunn
Writer
Michael Volpe
Producer
Barrie Dunn
Producer
T.W. Peacocke
Director
Rick LeGuerrier
Producer
Eric Bryson
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canada Russia '72
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What is Canada Russia '72 about?
A docudrama loosely based on real events. In 1972, an 8 game ice hockey series is arranged where Canadian pro stars of the National Hockey League play the the Soviet Union national team. Tho most Canadian fans were convinced that the Soviets would be no match for the pros, what followed was a bitter struggle as Team Canada faught to win a series that would change Canadian hockey's history forever.
Who directed Canada Russia '72?
Canada Russia '72 was directed by T.W. Peacocke.
Who stars in Canada Russia '72?
The principal cast of Canada Russia '72 includes David Berni, David Alexander Miller, Booth Savage, Sonia Laplante, Judah Katz.
When was Canada Russia '72 released and how long is it?
Canada Russia '72 was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.