Alexander Galt: The Stubborn Idealist (1962)
For Alexander Galt it was the middle of the road, until he saw some hope for his dream of a united Canada. What was he like, this stubborn idealist? How did he measure up to other political strongmen of his time? In this film you sense the personal clashes and the interplay of political ambitions that left their mark on history.
Director: Julian Biggs
https://www.nfb.ca/film/alexander_galt__the_stubborn_idealist/
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John Vernon as Alexander Galt |
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Bruno Gerussi as Holton |
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Robert Christie as Macdonald |
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Paul Hébert as Cartier |
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Roger Marshall as Brown |
| Sound | Leo O'Donnell | Sound |
| Production | Julian Biggs | Producer |
| Sound | Joan Edward | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Julian Biggs | Director |
| Production | Guy Glover | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Charles E. Israel | Writer |
| Camera | Robert Humble | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Karl du Plessis | Sound Editor |