Louis Riel
Synopsis
Opera by Harry Somers portraying Metis leader Louis Riel and his Northwest Rebellion. 1969 CBC-TV production based on the original 1967 opera.
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LOUIS RIEL an opera by Harry Somers - The P.M. picks a middleman
Type: Clip • Published 2017-04-26
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- Director
- Leon Major
- Screenplay & Story
- Mavor Moore
- Original Score
- Harry Somers
- Original Title
- Louis Riel
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leon Major
Mavor Moore
Harry Somers
Franz Kraemer
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Kraemer
Producer
Leon Major
Director
Mavor Moore
Writer
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Louis Riel
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What is Louis Riel about?
Opera by Harry Somers portraying Metis leader Louis Riel and his Northwest Rebellion. 1969 CBC-TV production based on the original 1967 opera.
Who directed Louis Riel?
Louis Riel was directed by Leon Major.
Who stars in Louis Riel?
The principal cast of Louis Riel includes Bernard Turgeon, Donald Rutherford, Patricia Rideout, Mary Morrison, Roxolana Roslak.
When was Louis Riel released and how long is it?
Louis Riel was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Louis Riel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Louis Riel was composed by Harry Somers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Louis Riel?
Louis Riel holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).