Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story
Series Overview
In 1930s Saskatchewan Tommy Douglas, a small town pastor, sees the poverty and injustice around him which seem beyond his power to address from the pulpit. Douglas enters politics with the socialist Canadian Commonwealth Federation where his idealism runs into powerful opposition from the wealthy and the powerful. Despite the long odds, Douglas' new calling would soon make him a leader who transformed Canada.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
2006 – 2006
Premiered: Sun, Mar 12, 2006
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Michael Therriault
Tommy Douglas
Kristin Booth
Irma Douglas
Nicholas Campbell
EJ Young
Brent Carver
Secretary Balsam
Aidan Devine
MJ Coldwell
Shannon Jardine
Lally Lawson
Andy Jones
Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King
Brian Markinson
Premier Jimmy Gardiner
Don McKellar
Clarence Fines
Jane Redlyon
Mrs. Babitch
Ian Tracey
Charlie Lawson
Paul Gross
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker
R.H. Thomson
Dr. Moulds
Robert Benz
murderous RCMP officer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John N. Smith
Bruce M. Smith
Rob Bryanton
Mark Dobrescu
Jackie Dzuba
Kevin DeWalt
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce M. Smith
Writer
John N. Smith
Director
Rob Bryanton
Original Music Composer
Kathy McCoy
Production Design
Jackie Dzuba
Editor
Brenda Shenher
Costume Design
Kevin DeWalt
Producer
Mark Dobrescu
Director of Photography
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What is Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story about?
In 1930s Saskatchewan Tommy Douglas, a small town pastor, sees the poverty and injustice around him which seem beyond his power to address from the pulpit. Douglas enters politics with the socialist Canadian Commonwealth Federation where his idealism runs into powerful opposition from the wealthy and the powerful. Despite the long odds, Douglas' new calling would soon make him a leader who transformed Canada.
How many seasons does Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story have?
Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story?
Key cast members in Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story include Michael Therriault, Kristin Booth, Nicholas Campbell, Brent Carver, Aidan Devine.
Who created or directed Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story?
Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story was developed and directed by John N. Smith.