The Overlanders
Synopsis
The year is 1862. The settings. The Canadian northwest. The lure is gold. Nine men, two women (one of them pregnant), and a young boy begin the odyssey which is to change all their lives. Through jungle-like forests, they look for a trail abandoned 10 years before by explorers and fur-traders. It runs out in a beautiful mountain trap, a box canyon with a waterfall. Left leaderless when death strikes, the vulnerable band must find another route. They decide to descend the mighty Fraser river by raft. Those who survive the great Grand Canyon rapids must continue on foot.
Top Cast
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Michael Collins
James MacLeod
Marek Norman
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Hélène Lasnier
Maggie McKinnon
Don Francks
The Hand Me Down Kid
William Nunn
Big Fred Berkowski
Bob Barker
The Piper
Joseph Golland
Lotbiniere
Franklin Johnson
Begbie
Claude Maher
Jean-Marie Rochette
Helen Shaver
Mrs. O'Mara
Dale Wilson
Fergus
Andrew Mowatt
Franklin Johnston
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Eccleston
- Screenplay & Story
- Len Peterson
- Original Title
- The Overlanders
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Eccleston
Len Peterson
Bob Reid
Don Eccleston
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Reid
Director of Photography
Len Peterson
Writer
Murray Devlin
Production Design
Jean Causie
Costume Design
Don Eccleston
Producer
Don Eccleston
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Overlanders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Overlanders about?
The year is 1862. The settings. The Canadian northwest. The lure is gold. Nine men, two women (one of them pregnant), and a young boy begin the odyssey which is to change all their lives. Through jungle-like forests, they look for a trail abandoned 10 years before by explorers and fur-traders. It runs out in a beautiful mountain trap, a box canyon with a waterfall. Left leaderless when death strikes, the vulnerable band must find another route. They decide to descend the mighty Fraser river by raft. Those who survive the great Grand Canyon rapids must continue on foot.
Who directed The Overlanders?
The Overlanders was directed by Don Eccleston.
Who stars in The Overlanders?
The principal cast of The Overlanders includes Peter Haworth, Michael Collins, Marek Norman, Hélène Lasnier, Don Francks.
When was The Overlanders released and how long is it?
The Overlanders was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.