John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea(1961)
John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea Synopsis
The story of John A. MacDonald’s rise to power.
John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea (1961) is a drama and history film directed by Gordon Burwash, released on January 1, 1961 with a runtime of 27m. It stars Robert Christie, James Edmond, Stephen Ker Appleby and Basil Fitzgibbon. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Gordon Burwash
- Writers:
- George Salverson
- Cinematographer:
- John Gunn
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Christie
as Macdonald
- James Edmond
James Edmond
- Stephen Ker Appleby
Stephen Ker Appleby
as Burton
- Basil Fitzgibbon
Basil Fitzgibbon
- Angus MacCormick
Angus MacCormick
Cec Linder
as Toronto Globe Reporter
Key crew
Directed by Gordon Burwash, written by George Salverson.
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John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea?
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The main cast of John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea (1961) includes Robert Christie, James Edmond, Stephen Ker Appleby, Basil Fitzgibbon and Angus MacCormick. The film was directed by Gordon Burwash. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea released?
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John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea was released on January 1, 1961 and runs for 27m.
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John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea (1961) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.