The Canadians(1961)
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The Canadians Synopsis
When the Sioux come to Canada, the Canadians permit them to stay in Canada if they come peacefully. However, some cowboys kill all inhabitants of one of their villages. The cowboys seek to get back their horses, but they pretend to search for a girl who once had been robbed by the Indians.
The Canadians (1961) is a action, drama and western film directed by Burt Kennedy, released on March 11, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Robert Ryan, John Dehner, Torin Thatcher and Burt Metcalfe. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Burt Kennedy
- Writers:
- Burt Kennedy
- Producers:
- Herman E. Webber
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Ibbetson
- Composer:
- Douglas Gamley
- Production:
- Associated Producers (API), 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Canadians Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Ryan
as Inspector William Gannon
John Dehner
as Frank Boone
Torin Thatcher
as Superintendent Walker
Burt Metcalfe
as Constable Springer
John Sutton
as Superintendent Walker
- Jack Creley
Jack Creley
as Greer
Scott Peters
as Ben
- Richard Alden
Richard Alden
as Billy
Teresa Stratas
as The White Squaw
Key crew
Directed by Burt Kennedy, written by Burt Kennedy, produced by Herman E. Webber.
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The Canadians Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Canadians – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Canadians online?
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The Canadians (1961) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Canadians?
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The main cast of The Canadians (1961) includes Robert Ryan, John Dehner, Torin Thatcher, Burt Metcalfe and John Sutton. The film was directed by Burt Kennedy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Canadians released?
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The Canadians was released on March 11, 1961 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Canadians worth watching?
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The Canadians (1961) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.