Watch Riel (1979) Official Trailer
6 / 10 IMDb April 11, 1979 2h 27m
A film about the history and fate of the Metis rebel leader who opposed the Canadian government in two seperate rebellions.
Director
Runtime
2h 27m
Release Date
April 11, 1979
Genre
Drama, History, War, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
Canada
Writers
Cast
Raymond Cloutier
as Louis Riel
Christopher Plummer
as Prime Minister John A. Macdonald
No photo
Roger Blay
as Gabriel Dumont
Maury Chaykin
as Howard
Barry Morse
as William Mactavish
Leslie Nielsen
as Major Leif Newry Fitzroy Crozier
Dave Thomas
as Militia Captain
William Shatner
as The Barker
Donald Harron
as Donald Smith
Chris Wiggins
as General Frederick Dobson Middleton
John Neville
as General Garnet Wolseley
Lloyd Bochner
as Dr. John Christian Schultz
James Bradford
as Captain Bradshaw
No photo
Brenda Donohue
as Mrs. Agnes Schultz
Marcel Sabourin
as Joseph-Noël Ritchot
Gary Reineke
as Thomas Scott
Tony Robinow
as Lemieux
No photo
Lee Broker
as Evans
Normand Chouinard
as Nolin
Pierre Curzi
as Isidore
Production Companies
CBCAdvertisement
Viewer Reviews
Sign in to rate and review this movie.
Sign in Loading reviews…
Related Movies & Trailers
6.7
The Death of Robin Hood
2026·Adventure
6.9
Desire
2026·Mystery
7.2
The Devil Wears Prada 2
2026·Comedy
4.2
The Sparrow's Fluttering
1988·Drama
8.7
Michael
2026·Music
8.7
The Shawshank Redemption
1994·Drama
6.3
Au Bonheur des Dames
1930·Drama
6.7
Jana Nayagan
2026·Action
6.1
A Flame in My Heart
1987·Drama
4.0
Siping
2026·Drama
8.5
Interstellar
2014·Adventure
4.3
Morning Moon Is Cruel
1981·Drama