Drylanders(1962)
The National Film Board's First Feature Length Presentation
Drylanders Synopsis
The epic story of the opening of the Canadian West and the drought that brought the Depression in the thirties. This is the saga of a family who left eastern Canada to stake their future in the Prairies.
Drylanders (1962) is a drama, family and western film directed by Don Haldane, released on April 25, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Frances Hyland, James B. Douglas, Lester Nixon and Mary Savidge. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Haldane
- Writers:
- M. Charles Cohen
- Producers:
- Peter Jones
- Cinematographer:
- Reginald H. Morris
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Drylanders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frances Hyland
as Liza
James B. Douglas
as Dan (as James Douglas)
- Lester Nixon
Lester Nixon
as Bob MacPherson
- Mary Savidge
Mary Savidge
as Ada MacPherson (as Mary Savage)
William Fruet
as Colin (as William Fruete)
Don Francks
as Russel
- Ernest Huber
Ernest Huber
as Man in boxcar
- William Weintraub
William Weintraub
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Don Haldane, written by M. Charles Cohen, produced by Peter Jones.
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Drylanders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Drylanders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Drylanders online?
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Drylanders (1962) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Drylanders?
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The main cast of Drylanders (1962) includes Frances Hyland, James B. Douglas, Lester Nixon, Mary Savidge and William Fruet. The film was directed by Don Haldane. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Drylanders released?
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Drylanders was released on April 25, 1962 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is Drylanders worth watching?
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Drylanders (1962) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.