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A two-part drama based on the story of a small-town pastor in 1930s Canada who went into politics to fight poverty - only to encounter opposition from the wealthy and powerful

Keywords:

Drama, Biographical, Biography, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(2006) (Canada) (4 Star)

Cast:

Michael Therriault	.... Tommy Douglas
Kristin Booth	.... Irma Douglas
Paul Gross	.... John Diefenbaker
George Alexander	.... Legislative Guard
Ryland Alexander	.... Mike Luschenko
Kent Allen	.... Speaker of the House

Supporting Cast:

Wendy Anderson	.... KDD Lady
Sharon Bakker	.... Anne Douglas
Graham Bell	.... Mr. Fortier
Tammy Rae Beltrami	.... Miner Woman
Robert Benz	.... RCMP officer
Ian Black	.... Tommy Douglas Sr.
Mackenzie Blaisdell	.... Shirley at age 10
Lee Boyes	.... SGI Agent
Kathryn Bracht	.... Lloyd's Secretary
Matt Burgess	.... Young Doctor
Nicholas Campbell
Brent Carver	.... Secretary Balsam
Cavan Cunningham	.... 50th Anniversery Announcer
Derrick Davidson	.... William Patterson

Directors:

John N. Smith

Writers:

Bruce M. Smith

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