David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker(1964)
David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker Synopsis
This short film recreates the story of David Thompson – a man who, over the course of his lifetime, mapped a-million-and-a-half square miles of uncharted territory. His achievement remains unsurpassed.
David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker (1964) is a history film directed by Bernard Devlin, released on January 1, 1964 with a runtime of 28m. It stars James B. Douglas, Ivor Barry, Tony Van Bridge and Charles Palmer. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernard Devlin
- Writers:
- M. Charles Cohen
- Producers:
- Guy Glover
- Cinematographer:
- Michel Thomas-d'Hoste
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker Cast & Crew
Main cast
James B. Douglas
as David Thompson
Ivor Barry
as Governor Colen
- Tony Van Bridge
Tony Van Bridge
as William McGillivray
- Charles Palmer
Charles Palmer
as Philip Turnor
- Sean Mulcahy
Sean Mulcahy
as Alex Fraser
Gerard Parkes
as Duncan McGillivray
- Roland Chenail
Roland Chenail
as Baptiste Cadotte
- Kahn Tineta Horn
Kahn Tineta Horn
as Charlotte Thompson
Key crew
Directed by Bernard Devlin, written by M. Charles Cohen, produced by Guy Glover.
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David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker?
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The main cast of David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker (1964) includes James B. Douglas, Ivor Barry, Tony Van Bridge, Charles Palmer and Sean Mulcahy. The film was directed by Bernard Devlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker released?
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David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker was released on January 1, 1964 and runs for 28m.
Is David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker worth watching?
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David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker (1964) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.