The Canadians
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Burt Kennedy
Robert Ryan
John Dehner
Torin Thatcher
Burt Metcalfe
John Sutton
Film Details
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Synopsis
The Sioux Indians, led by Chief Four Horns, flee to Canada following the slaughter of General Custer's troops at Little Big Horn. They are intercepted by Inspector William Gannon of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, who tells them that they may remain in Canada provided they obey the laws. The Indians agree, but trouble arises when Montana rancher Frank Boone and three of his gunmen come north to recover some horses they believe were stolen by the Indians. When Boone and the gunmen massacre a small village of Sioux and abduct a white squaw, the Mounties, fearful of reprisal by the Sioux, quickly take the marauders into custody; however, they escape, taking the white squaw as hostage. The Mounties pursue them, and in the gun battle that follows, the woman is killed while saving Gannon's life. The escaping men then reach the top of Buffalo Cliffs. There they are confronted by the Sioux, who start a horse stampede and drive Boone and his men over the edge of the cliff. With peace restored, the Mounties return to their headquarters.
Director
Burt Kennedy
Cast
Robert Ryan
John Dehner
Torin Thatcher
Burt Metcalfe
John Sutton
Jack Creley
Scott Peters
Richard Alden
Teresa Stratas
Michael Pate
Crew
Arthur Bradburn
Ken Darby
Jim Dunlevy
Douglas Gamley
Alex Garfath
Arthur Ibbetson
Jan Kemp
Burt Kennedy
Muir Mathieson
Douglas Robertson
Douglas Twiddy
Herman Webber
Connie Willis
Film Details
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Notes
Location scenes filmed in the Cyprus Hills of Saskatchewan, Canada. Sources conflict in crediting wardrobe designer.
