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John A.: Birth of a Country

2011-09-19 · 120 min · ★ 6.5

History · Drama

A riveting political thriller starring Shawn Doyle (John A. Macdonald), Peter Outerbridge (George Brown) and David LaHaye (George-Etienne Cartier) and set during the struggles that take Canada from colony to country.

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Directors
Jerry Ciccoritti
Production companies
CBC, Indian Grove Productions
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Shawn DoyleShawn DoyleJohn A. Macdonald
Peter OuterbridgePeter OuterbridgeGeorge Brown
David La HayeDavid La HayeGeorge Etienne-Cartier
Aidan DevineAidan DevineJohn Sandfield Macdonald
Michelle NoldenMichelle NoldenAnne Brown
David BoyceElection Official
Christian MartynChristian MartynHugh John
Rob StewartRob StewartWilliam McDougall
Ted AthertonTed AthertonGovernor General Charles Monck

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