The Battle of Vimy Ridge(1999)
Far from Home: Canada and the Great War - Part 2
The Battle of Vimy Ridge Synopsis
A two-hour documentary which recreates for the viewer one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history. The film was made to show that Canadian character at its best, forging an identity for a country that before the First World War had been seen only as a British colony - an identity and a character that became recognized and respected throughout Europe.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge (1999) is a documentary and war film directed by Alan Erlich, released on March 21, 1999 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Paul Gross, Bernard Behrens, William Dunlop and Stephen Bogaert. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Erlich
- Writers:
- Richard Nielsen, James Wallen
- Producers:
- Richard Nielsen
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Swica
- Production:
- ONF | NFB, Chum Television, CBC, Norflicks Productions Ltd., CTF | FCT
- Status:
- Released
The Battle of Vimy Ridge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Gross
as Narrator
Bernard Behrens
as Julian Byng
- William Dunlop
William Dunlop
as Arthur Currie
Stephen Bogaert
as Billy Bishop
- Gary Krawford
Gary Krawford
as Frederick Scott
David Keeley
as Will Bird
Wayne Best
as Claude Williams
- Bill Freeman
Bill Freeman
- Jean-François Bard
Jean-François Bard
Roger Honeywell
Benedict Campbell
Sean Mathieson
Key crew
Directed by Alan Erlich, written by Richard Nielsen and James Wallen, produced by Richard Nielsen.
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Battle of Vimy Ridge?
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The main cast of The Battle of Vimy Ridge (1999) includes Paul Gross, Bernard Behrens, William Dunlop, Stephen Bogaert and Gary Krawford. The film was directed by Alan Erlich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Battle of Vimy Ridge released?
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge was released on March 21, 1999 and runs for 2h.
Is The Battle of Vimy Ridge worth watching?
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge (1999) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.